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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX55

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony TX55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX1000 was launched 9 months later than the TX55 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX1000 grades against the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony TX55

 NX1000 TX55 
LaunchedApril 2012July 2011Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung NX1000

 TX55 NX1000 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony TX55

 NX1000 TX55 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 features outer 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) and the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX1000 vs the TX55.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and TX55.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX1000 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
36
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography advice
Sony TX55 Street photography advice
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (222 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography info
Sony TX55 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
great battery power (250 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging factors
Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
34
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony TX55
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-04-19 2011-07-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $388 $350