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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony TX100V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very comparable but the NX5 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was launched 7 months before the TX100V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX5 scores vs the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony TX100V

 NX5 TX100V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung NX5

 TX100V NX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony TX100V

 NX5 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX5 versus the TX100V.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and TX100V is 80 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and TX100V.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony TX100V will show more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
73
has manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
Sony TX100V Sports photography details
52
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography advice
Sony TX100V Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (499g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX5
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging information
Sony TX100V Vlogging information
24
offers face detection focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (499g)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-01 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $380