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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX200V

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX200V Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX mini versus Sony TX200V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very close but the NX mini (1") and TX200V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was announced 2 years after the TX200V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX mini matches up vs the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony TX200V

 NX mini TX200V 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2012Newer by 26 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung NX mini

 TX200V NX mini 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony TX200V

 NX mini TX200V 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini features exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX mini vs the TX200V.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and TX200V is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX mini will result in extra detail with its extra 2.5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX mini will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography info
Sony TX200V Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography information
Sony TX200V Street photography information
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than others (196 grams)
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
Sony TX200V Travel photography information
76
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
lighter than others (196 grams)
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
weather proof
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography features
Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
47
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
38
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than others (196 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony TX200V
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-03-19 2012-01-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 64
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196g (0.43 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 650 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $530 $500