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Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX5

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX5 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was revealed 2 years after the TX5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX300M grades against the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony TX5

 NX300M TX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k230kClearer screen (+538k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung NX300M

 TX5 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony TX5

 NX300M TX5 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M comes with external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX300M against the TX5.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and TX5 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and TX5.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300M using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300M will result in extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern NX300M should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography information
Sony TX5 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography information
Sony TX5 Street photography information
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
Sony TX5 Sports photography features
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography highlights
Sony TX5 Travel photography highlights
66
offers focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
62
weather proof
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging information
Sony TX5 Vlogging information
33
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
30
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony TX5
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-03 2010-02-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.3" 3"
Resolution of screen 768 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $699 $239