Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.