Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched August 2009
Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony TX1
NX5 | TX1 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | August 2009 | More modern by 10 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung NX5
TX1 | NX5 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony TX1
NX5 | TX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-06-01 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 8cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 grams (1.10 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $499 | $350 |