Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX5

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX3000 was announced 4 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX3000 grades against the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX3000 and the TX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and TX5 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and TX5.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will produce more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX3000 will have an advantage in sensor technology.