Samsung NX100 vs Sony TX20

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX100 and Sony TX20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very well matched but the NX100 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX100 was revealed 17 months prior to the TX20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX100 grades against the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX100 and Sony TX20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX100 compared to the TX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and TX20 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and TX20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX20 will give extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.