Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony TX10
NX300 | TX10 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | August 2011 | More modern by 28 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung NX300
TX10 | NX300 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 768k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony TX10
NX300 | TX10 | |||
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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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |