Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX9

Below is a extended review of the Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX30 was introduced 3 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX30 scores vs the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 features outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has measurements 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 NX30 vs Sony TX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX30 against the TX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and TX9 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and TX9.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX30 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX30 will result in more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern NX30 will have an advantage in sensor technology.