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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX5

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was revealed 2 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX210 grades versus the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony TX5

 NX210 TX5 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung NX210

 TX5 NX210 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX5

 NX210 TX5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX210 compared to the TX5.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and TX5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX210 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX210 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography features
Sony TX5 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sony TX5
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX5 Sports photography highlights
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
62
weather sealing
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (148g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX5 Landscape photography highlights
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
Sony TX5 Vlogging information
34
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
30
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (148g)
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony TX5
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-14 2010-02-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change 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 sync 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Style of battery 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $625 $239