Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX9
88 Imaging
55 Features
54 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX9 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
- Revealed September 2010
- Later Model is Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed July 2010
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Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX100 and Sony TX9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX100 was released 3 months after the TX9 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX100 grades versus the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony TX9
| NX100 | TX9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung NX100
| TX9 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 614k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony TX9
| NX100 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 offers outer dimensions 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 TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX100 and Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX100 vs the TX9.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and TX9 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and TX9.
Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX100 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-09-14 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIMe Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Total lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | VGA AMOLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 282g (0.62 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $386 | $799 |