Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
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96 Imaging
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5 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
- Announced April 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1000
- Renewed by Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced February 2010
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony TX5
NX1100 | TX5 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | February 2010 | More recent by 39 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung NX1100
TX5 | NX1100 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX5
NX1100 | TX5 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-04-11 | 2010-02-18 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 pounds) | 148g (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $600 | $239 |