Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX7
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Below, we are contrasting the Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX5 was unveiled 5 months after the TX7 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX5 scores against the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony TX7
| NX5 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung NX5
| TX7 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony TX7
| NX5 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 features 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) while the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX5 versus the TX7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and TX7 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and TX7.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX5 will show greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-06-01 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499g (1.10 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $499 | $300 |
