Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched April 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011
Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty similar but the NX10 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX10 was announced 16 months prior to the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX10 matches up against the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony TX10
NX10 | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung NX10
TX10 | NX10 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | April 2010 | More recent by 16 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 614k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony TX10
NX10 | TX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX10 and the TX10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and TX10 is 80 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and TX10.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX10 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony TX10 will deliver greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-04-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIM Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 614k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 572 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $626 | $309 |