Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX20
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62 Features
76 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2012
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX20 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony TX20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Galaxy NX was brought out 16 months after the TX20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony TX20
Galaxy NX | TX20 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 16 months | |
Display sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
TX20 | Galaxy NX |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony TX20
Galaxy NX | TX20 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with external dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the TX20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and TX20 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and TX20.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-06-20 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | HD TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495 grams (1.09 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | 250 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $1,300 | $330 |