Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX66

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX66, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very close but the NX1000 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1000 was released 2 months after the TX66 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX1000 matches up versus the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 has physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1000 versus the TX66.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and TX66.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively.