Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX55

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung NX500 versus Sony TX55, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The NX500 was released 3 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX500 scores versus the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 has got physical measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX500 versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX500 vs the TX55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and TX55 is 87 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and TX55.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX500 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher NX500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.