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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TF1

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Successor is Samsung NX30
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TF1 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX20 vs Sony TF1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX20 was launched 14 months before the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX20 grades against the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony TF1

 NX20 TF1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung NX20

 TF1 NX20 
RevealedJune 2013April 2012Newer by 14 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony TF1

 NX20 TF1 

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the NX20 compared to the TF1.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and TF1 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than average in class (341g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
environment proof
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography factors
Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
40
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
78
screen is selfie friendly
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
lighter than average in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony TF1
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2012-04-20 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341g (0.75 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,100 $266