Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX7
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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 NX3000 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX3000 was unveiled 4 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX3000 grades against the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony TX7
NX3000 | TX7 | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 54 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung NX3000
TX7 | NX3000 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony TX7
NX3000 | TX7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 has physical measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NX3000 compared to the TX7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and TX7 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and TX7.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will produce greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX3000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-05-26 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | B740 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $897 | $300 |