Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX30

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung NX100 versus Sony TX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very close but the NX100 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was introduced 3 years before the TX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX100 grades vs the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 has external dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Samsung NX100 versus Sony TX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX100 versus the TX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and TX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and TX30.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony TX30 will render greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.