Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX55
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony TX55
NX11 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung NX11
TX55 | NX11 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 614k | Clearer display (+616k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony TX55
NX11 | TX55 | |||
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Announced | December 2010 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Samsung NX11 and Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and TX55 is 80 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung NX11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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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 |