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Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX9

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Launched April 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung NX10 and Sony TX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The NX10 was revealed 3 months prior to the TX9 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX10 grades vs the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony TX9

 NX10 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung NX10

 TX9 NX10 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony TX9

 NX10 TX9 
IntroducedApril 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 comes with exterior 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 TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX10 against the TX9.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and TX9 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX10 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX10 will show more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (499g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
52
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography features
Sony TX9 Travel photography features
63
good battery power (400 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (499 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging advice
Sony TX9 Vlogging advice
24
features face detection focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (499g)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony TX9
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-04-07 2010-07-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 15MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (1.10 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
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 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 -
Style of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $626 $799