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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX9

Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Launched May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony TX9

 NX3000 TX9 
IntroducedMay 2014July 2010Fresher by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung NX3000

 TX9 NX3000 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony TX9

 NX3000 TX9 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

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

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography features
Sony TX9 Portrait photography features
78
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
57
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography info
Sony TX9 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (230 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
60
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX9 Landscape photography advice
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
41
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
34
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (230g)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony TX9
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-05-26 2010-07-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
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 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $897 $799