Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX10

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.