Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX30

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX500 and Sony TX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The NX500 was manufactured 19 months later than the TX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX500 scores vs the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 has outer measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX500 and Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX500 and the TX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and TX30 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and TX30.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX500 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX500 will provide more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger NX500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.