Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung NX300 and Sony TX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300 was launched 2 years after the TX10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX300 matches up versus the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX300 and Sony TX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX300 compared to the TX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and TX10 is 86 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and TX10.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX300 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger NX300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.