Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX5

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX10 versus Sony TX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizes.

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The NX10 was unveiled 2 months later than the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX10 grades versus the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 provides physical 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) and the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX10 versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX10 versus the TX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and TX5 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and TX5.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX10 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX10 will offer you extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.