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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX30

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Announced April 2012
  • Later Model is Samsung NX1100
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX1000 and Sony TX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the NX1000 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1000 was brought out 15 months prior to the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX1000 grades against the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony TX30

 NX1000 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung NX1000

 TX30 NX1000 
RevealedJuly 2013April 2012Fresher by 15 months
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony TX30

 NX1000 TX30 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1000 and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX1000 vs the TX30.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and TX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1000 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1000 will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older NX1000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX30 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
Sports photography with Sony TX30
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good MP (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
69
weather sealing
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging features
Sony TX30 Vlogging features
34
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
34
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony TX30
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-04-19 2013-07-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $388 $230