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Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX210
  • Later Model is Samsung NX500
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony TX10

 NX300 TX10 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2011More modern by 28 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung NX300

 TX10 NX300 
Display resolution921k768kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony TX10

 NX300 TX10 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography advice
Sony TX10 Street photography advice
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography info
Sony TX10 Sports photography info
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography advice
Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
67
has touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
weather proof
offers touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography info
Sony TX10 Landscape photography info
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging information
Sony TX10 Vlogging information
33
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony TX10
 Samsung NX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-24 2011-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 768 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 331 grams (0.73 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $750 $309