Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX5

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

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).

See the Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.