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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX5

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Released June 2010
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX5 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung NX5 and Sony TX5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was announced 4 months after the TX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX5 scores vs the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony TX5

 NX5 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung NX5

 TX5 NX5 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony TX5

 NX5 TX5 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2010Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the NX5 and the TX5.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and TX5 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and TX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX5 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX5 will produce more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX5 Portrait photography highlights
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX5
Street photography with Sony TX5
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (499 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography advice
Sony TX5 Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
weather sealing
includes touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (148g)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
Sony TX5 Landscape photography information
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging features
Sony TX5 Vlogging features
24
has face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (499 grams)
30
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (148g)
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony TX5
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-01 2010-02-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 365.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $239