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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000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
Sony TX5
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony TX5

 NX1100 TX5 
AnnouncedApril 2013February 2010More recent by 39 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung NX1100

 TX5 NX1100 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX5

 NX1100 TX5 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

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

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1100
Street photography with Sony TX5
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
Sony TX5 Sports photography info
56
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography factors
Sony TX5 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
62
environment sealing
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (148g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
Sony TX5 Landscape photography details
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
Sony TX5 Vlogging features
34
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
30
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX5
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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