Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX66

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX66, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively similar but the NX1100 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was introduced 14 months later than the TX66 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX1100 matches up versus the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1100 and the TX66.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and TX66.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.