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Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX10

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony TX10

 NX11 TX10 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung NX11

 TX10 NX11 
AnnouncedAugust 2011December 2010More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution921k614kCrisper screen (+307k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony TX10

 NX11 TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography information
Sony TX10 Sports photography information
52
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography features
Sony TX10 Travel photography features
63
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
decent MP (15MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography information
Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging information
Sony TX10 Vlogging information
24
has face detect focusing
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony TX10
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-12-28 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $626 $309