Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony TX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was manufactured 3 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX1100 scores against the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 comes with 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) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1100 versus the TX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and TX5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and TX5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger NX1100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.