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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX9

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(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
  • Revealed June 2010
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX5 versus Sony TX9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX5 was introduced within a month of the TX9 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX5 grades versus the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony TX9

 NX5 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung NX5

 TX9 NX5 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony TX9

 NX5 TX9 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX5 versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX5 compared to the TX9.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and TX9 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and TX9.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX5 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX5 will offer you greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography information
Sony TX9 Street photography information
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
52
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (400 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography details
Sony TX9 Travel photography details
63
great battery power (400 shots)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
60
offers touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (149g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging details
Sony TX9 Vlogging details
24
offers face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (499g)
32
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony TX9
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-06-01 2010-07-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 shots -
Form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $499 $799