Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX30

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly similar but the NX5 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The NX5 was brought out 4 years before the TX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX5 scores versus the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX5 versus the TX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and TX30 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and TX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX30 will offer extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.