Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX10

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung NX500 versus Sony TX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX500 was introduced 3 years later than the TX10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX500 grades vs the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Samsung NX500 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX500 vs the TX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and TX10 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and TX10.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX500 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX500 will provide you with more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer NX500 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.