Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX100V

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX11 and Sony TX100V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable but the NX11 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The NX11 was introduced around the same time to the TX100V so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX11 matches up vs the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX11 against the TX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and TX100V is 80 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and TX100V.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX11 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX100V will provide more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.