Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX100V
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Released February 2015
- Replaced the Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX100V Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX500 versus Sony TX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX500 was released 4 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX500 matches up versus the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony TX100V
NX500 | TX100V | |||
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Released | February 2015 | January 2011 | Fresher by 50 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung NX500
TX100V | NX500 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 1036k | Sharper display (+193k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony TX100V
NX500 | TX100V | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX500 versus Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX500 against the TX100V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and TX100V is 87 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and TX100V.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX500 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger NX500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe 5 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,036 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287 grams (0.63 lb) | 147 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $800 | $380 |