Samsung NX20 vs Sony TF1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.