Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TF1

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TF1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was announced 14 months earlier than the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX1000 matches up vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NX1000 versus the TF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and TF1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1000 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1000 will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older NX1000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.