Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was introduced 10 months after the TX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX5 grades against the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX5 vs the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and TX1 is 80 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and TX1.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX5 will show greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer NX5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.