Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Replacement is Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released February 2012
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX1000 was launched 2 months later than the TX20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX1000 scores vs the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony TX20
NX1000 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung NX1000
TX20 | NX1000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony TX20
NX1000 | TX20 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 has exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX1000 against the TX20.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and TX20.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-04-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
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 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 840 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $388 | $330 |