Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX55

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung NX10 and Sony TX55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly similar but the NX10 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NX10 was launched 15 months prior to the TX55 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX10 grades against the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 enjoys outside dimensions 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 TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX10 and Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX10 versus the TX55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and TX55 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and TX55.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX10 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX55 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.