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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(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
Sony TX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony TX1

 NX5 TX1 
LaunchedJune 2010August 2009More modern by 10 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung NX5

 TX1 NX5 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony TX1

 NX5 TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography advice
Sony TX1 Street photography advice
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX1 Sports photography highlights
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography information
Sony TX1 Travel photography information
63
better than average battery life (400 shots)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX5
Vlogging with Sony TX1
24
supports face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (499g)
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony TX1
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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