Samsung NX11 vs Sony TX7

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX11 and Sony TX7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") boast different sensor measurements.

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The NX11 was released 12 months later than the TX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX11 grades against the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 enjoys outer measurements 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 TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX11 and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX11 versus the TX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and TX7 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and TX7.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX11 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX11 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger NX11 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.