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Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX1

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Samsung NX300
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony TX1

 NX500 TX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2009Newer by 67 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k230kSharper display (+806k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung NX500

 TX1 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony TX1

 NX500 TX1 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX500
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
80
focusing manually
fantastic sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography details
Sony TX1 Street photography details
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography information
Sony TX1 Sports photography information
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
78
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (28MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography details
Sony TX1 Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
fantastic sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
31
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony TX1
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-06 2009-08-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6480 x 4320 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format H.265 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 287 gr (0.63 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $800 $350