Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX100V

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

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.

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

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.