Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX55

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX300M and Sony TX55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300M was released 18 months later than the TX55 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX300M grades against the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M offers outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Samsung NX300M and Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX300M vs the TX55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and TX55 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and TX55.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX300M featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX300M will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern NX300M provides an edge in sensor technology.