Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX10

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX100 and Sony TX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very comparable but the NX100 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The NX100 was manufactured 11 months prior to the TX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX100 matches up against the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 features outside measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX100 and Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX100 compared to the TX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and TX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and TX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX10 will provide extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be behind in sensor innovation.