Samsung NX1000 vs Sony TX20

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.

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.

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.

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.