Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX9

The following is a extended review of the Samsung NX300 versus Sony TX9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300 was introduced 3 years after the TX9 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX300 scores against the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 features physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX300 versus Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX300 versus the TX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and TX9 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX300 will deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.