Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX10
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX10 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
- Announced April 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX11
- Refreshed by Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX10 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung NX20 and Sony TX10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX20 was announced 9 months later than the TX10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX20 scores vs the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony TX10
NX20 | TX10 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | August 2011 | More recent by 9 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung NX20
TX10 | NX20 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony TX10
NX20 | TX10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX20 and Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX20 and the TX10.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and TX10 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and TX10.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX20 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX20 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer NX20 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-04-20 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 gr (0.75 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 785 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,100 | $309 |