Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX7

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The NX1100 was released 3 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX1100 grades against the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 has got external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 and the TX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and TX7.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.