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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX1

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Successor is Samsung NX2000
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was brought out 3 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX1100 scores versus the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony TX1

 NX1100 TX1 
AnnouncedApril 2013August 2009More recent by 45 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung NX1100

 TX1 NX1100 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX1

 NX1100 TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 against the TX1.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and TX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will result in extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX1100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
Sony TX1 Street photography features
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
56
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography features
Sony TX1 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (222g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging details
Sony TX1 Vlogging details
34
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX1
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2013-04-11 2009-08-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $350