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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX66

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1000
  • Renewed by Samsung NX2000
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX66 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony TX66

 NX1100 TX66 
IntroducedApril 2013February 2012Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung NX1100

 TX66 NX1100 
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k921kClearer screen (+309k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX66

 NX1100 TX66 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

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

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
Sony TX66 Street photography features
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
Sports photography with Sony TX66
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
Travel photography with Sony TX66
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
72
good battery pack (250 per charge)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
Vlogging with Sony TX66
34
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX66
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-04-11 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $350