Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX5

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX30 and Sony TX5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX30 was announced 3 years later than the TX5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX30 matches up against the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 provides physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX30 and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX30 against the TX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and TX5 is 75 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and TX5.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX30 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will give you extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX30 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.