Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX9

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX3000 and Sony TX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX3000 was introduced 3 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX3000 grades versus the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 has exterior 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 TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX3000 and Sony TX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX3000 and the TX9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and TX9 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and TX9.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will offer greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher NX3000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.