Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX10

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX11 and Sony TX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty close but the NX11 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The NX11 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the TX10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX11 grades against the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX11 and Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX11 and the TX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and TX10 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and TX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX11 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX10 will result in extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged NX11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.