Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX55

The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX55, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the NX100 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The NX100 was revealed 10 months earlier than the TX55 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX100 scores versus the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX100 versus the TX55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and TX55 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and TX55.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony TX55 will show extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.