Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX55

Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX5 versus Sony TX55, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the NX5 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The NX5 was launched 13 months before the TX55 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX5 matches up vs the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX5 versus Sony TX55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX5 against the TX55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and TX55 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and TX55.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony TX55 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.