Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.