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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX30

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony TX30

 NX5 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung NX5

 TX30 NX5 
ReleasedJuly 2013June 2010More modern by 38 months
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony TX30

 NX5 TX30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

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

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
38
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography info
Sony TX30 Sports photography info
52
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography details
Sony TX30 Travel photography details
63
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
environment sealing
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography info
Sony TX30 Landscape photography info
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging information
Sony TX30 Vlogging information
24
has face detection focus
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony TX30
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-01 2013-07-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $230