Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX66

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX66, 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 TX66 (18MP) is fairly close but the NX10 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX10 was released 23 months prior to the TX66 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX10 matches up vs the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX10 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX66 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX10 and the TX66.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and TX66 is 80 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and TX66.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX10 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX66 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.