Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX30
90 Imaging
61 Features
60 Overall
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96 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1000
- Renewed by Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Announced July 2013
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In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very comparable but the NX1100 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX1100 was unveiled 3 months earlier than the TX30 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX1100 scores vs the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony TX30
| NX1100 | TX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung NX1100
| TX30 | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX30
| NX1100 | TX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2013 |  | July 2013 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 has got external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1100 versus the TX30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and TX30.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1100 will provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
| Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2013-04-11 | 2013-07-26 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | OLED monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 222g (0.49 lbs) | 141g (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 73 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 852 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | BC1030 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $600 | $230 |