Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX1
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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33 Features
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2012
- Old Model is Samsung NX11
- Renewed by Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced August 2009
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX1 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony TX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX20 was brought out 2 years after the TX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX20 scores versus the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony TX1
NX20 | TX1 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | August 2009 | More modern by 33 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung NX20
TX1 | NX20 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony TX1
NX20 | TX1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX20 versus Sony TX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX20 versus the TX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and TX1 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and TX1.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX20 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will show greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger NX20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-04-20 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 8cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $1,100 | $350 |