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Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(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
Sony TX10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony TX10

 NX10 TX10 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung NX10

 TX10 NX10 
RevealedAugust 2011April 2010More recent by 16 months
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony TX10

 NX10 TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and TX10 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography info
Sony TX10 Portrait photography info
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography factors
Sony TX10 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography information
Sony TX10 Sports photography information
52
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery (400 shots)
MP count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
features focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography info
Sony TX10 Landscape photography info
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging information
Sony TX10 Vlogging information
24
offers face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony TX10
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
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