Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX200V

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony TX200V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was announced 2 years after the TX200V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX1 matches up versus the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1 vs the TX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and TX200V is 66 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and TX200V.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will resolve greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern NX1 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.