Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX7
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX210
- New Model is Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2010
Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX7 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX300 was unveiled 3 years after the TX7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX300 scores against the TX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony TX7
NX300 | TX7 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 48 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung NX300
TX7 | NX300 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 768k | Clearer display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony TX7
NX300 | TX7 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX300 versus the TX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and TX7 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and TX7.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX300 will produce more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger NX300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-11-24 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 247 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 768k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 331g (0.73 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 76 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 942 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $750 | $300 |