Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX7
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Successor is Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX10 and Sony TX7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX10 was announced 3 months later than the TX7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX10 matches up vs the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony TX7
| NX10 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung NX10
| TX7 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Crisper screen (+307k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony TX7
| NX10 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX10 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX10 and Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX10 versus the TX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and TX7 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and TX7.
Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX10 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX10 will deliver more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-04-07 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $626 | $300 |