Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX9
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
61
95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
- Released April 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
- Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Lets look closer at the Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX1100 was brought out 2 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX1100 matches up against the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony TX9
NX1100 | TX9 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | July 2010 | More recent by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung NX1100
TX9 | NX1100 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX9
NX1100 | TX9 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 comes with 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) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX1100 and Sony TX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1100 against the TX9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and TX9.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will give greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer NX1100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-04-11 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BC1030 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $600 | $799 |