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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX1

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Updated by Samsung NX1100
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX1000 and Sony TX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was unveiled 2 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX1000 grades versus the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony TX1

 NX1000 TX1 
RevealedApril 2012August 2009More recent by 33 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung NX1000

 TX1 NX1000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony TX1

 NX1000 TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 has outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 compared to the TX1.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and TX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1000 will give greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern NX1000 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography details
Sony TX1 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography features
Sony TX1 Sports photography features
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
Travel photography with Sony TX1
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
34
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony TX1
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-04-19 2009-08-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $388 $350