Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX55
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Announced September 2010
- Renewed by Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Announced July 2011
Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX55 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony TX55
NX100 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung NX100
TX55 | NX100 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | September 2010 | Newer by 10 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 614k | Sharper screen (+616k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony TX55
NX100 | TX55 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-09-14 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe 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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Display resolution | 614k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | VGA AMOLED | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 282g (0.62 lb) | 109g (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 563 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photos | 250 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $386 | $350 |