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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(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
Sony TX20
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony TX20

 NX1000 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung NX1000

 TX20 NX1000 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony TX20

 NX1000 TX20 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2012Same generation
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography information
Sony TX20 Street photography information
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography advice
Sony TX20 Sports photography advice
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
72
great battery (250 per charge)
weather sealing
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX20 Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging details
Sony TX20 Vlogging details
34
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony TX20
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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