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Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX55

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Released December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX11 and Sony TX55, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly close but the NX11 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NX11 was revealed 6 months prior to the TX55 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX11 grades vs the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony TX55

 NX11 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung NX11

 TX55 NX11 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k614kClearer display (+616k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony TX55

 NX11 TX55 
AnnouncedDecember 2010July 2011Same age
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX11 vs the TX55.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and TX55 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and TX55.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX11 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX55 will render more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography details
Sony TX55 Sports photography details
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
Sony TX55 Travel photography info
63
good battery pack (400 per charge)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
69
good battery power (250 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery power (250 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging information
Sony TX55 Vlogging information
24
provides face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (499g)
34
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony TX55
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-12-28 2011-07-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 614k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 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
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $626 $350