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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX10

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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
  • Released August 2011
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Samsung NX3000 and Sony TX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was manufactured 2 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX3000 grades vs the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony TX10

 NX3000 TX10 
ReleasedMay 2014August 2011More recent by 34 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung NX3000

 TX10 NX3000 
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony TX10

 NX3000 TX10 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX3000 against the TX10.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and TX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and TX10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography features
Sony TX10 Street photography features
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (230g)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
Sports photography with Sony TX10
56
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography information
Sony TX10 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (230 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
environment proofing
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging features
Sony TX10 Vlogging features
34
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (230g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony TX10
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2014-05-26 2011-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $897 $309