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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX10

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony TX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was launched 21 months after the TX10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX1100 scores against the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony TX10

 NX1100 TX10 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2011Newer by 21 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung NX1100

 TX10 NX1100 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX10

 NX1100 TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 comes with outer measurements 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 TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1100 against the TX10.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and TX10.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer NX1100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography advice
Sony TX10 Street photography advice
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography features
Sony TX10 Sports photography features
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
Travel photography with Sony TX10
68
lighter than competition (222g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX10 Landscape photography highlights
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
Sony TX10 Vlogging features
34
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX10
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-04-11 2011-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $309