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Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Announced April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX10 and Sony TX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very well matched but the NX10 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX10 was released 9 months before the TX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX10 matches up against the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony TX100V

 NX10 TX100V 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung NX10

 TX100V NX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2010Newer by 9 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k614kSharper display (+615k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony TX100V

 NX10 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX10 versus the TX100V.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and TX100V is 80 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and TX100V.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX10 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX100V will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX100V Portrait photography highlights
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography factors
Sony TX100V Street photography factors
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
Sony TX100V Travel photography details
63
great battery power (400 per charge)
megapixel count good (15MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
65
features focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX10
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
24
has face detection autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-04-07 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 614k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $626 $380