Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX9

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

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).

Take a look at the Samsung NX10 and Sony TX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.