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Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX1

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX300M and Sony TX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was unveiled 3 years after the TX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX300M scores against the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony TX1

 NX300M TX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k230kCrisper display (+538k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung NX300M

 TX1 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony TX1

 NX300M TX1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M provides outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX300M versus the TX1.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and TX1 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and TX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300M using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX300M will result in extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer NX300M provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX1 Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
Sony TX1 Travel photography details
66
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography factors
Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
Vlogging with Sony TX1
33
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony TX1
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-03 2009-08-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.3" 3"
Display resolution 768 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $699 $350