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Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX20

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
Sony TX20
(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
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX1 versus Sony TX20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was unveiled 2 years after the TX20 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX1 grades vs the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony TX20

 NX1 TX20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2012More modern by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k922kSharper display (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung NX1

 TX20 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony TX20

 NX1 TX20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 offers external dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX1 against the TX20.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and TX20 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and TX20.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1 will deliver greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
80
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1
Street photography with Sony TX20
74
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (550g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1
Sports photography with Sony TX20
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic resolution (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than others in class (550g)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
fantastic resolution (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
weather proof
offers focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography features
Sony TX20 Landscape photography features
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
fantastic resolution (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
52
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1
Vlogging with Sony TX20
34
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than others in class (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony TX20
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-09-15 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,500 $330