Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX10

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.