Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX1

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was brought out 5 years after the TX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX500 scores versus the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NX500 compared to the TX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and TX1 is 87 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and TX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will give you greater detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX500 provides an edge in sensor tech.