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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX100V Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX100V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX20 was unveiled 16 months later than the TX100V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX20 scores vs the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony TX100V

 NX20 TX100V 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2011Fresher by 16 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung NX20

 TX100V NX20 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k614kCrisper display (+615k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony TX100V

 NX20 TX100V 

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX20 vs the TX100V.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and TX100V is 83 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and TX100V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX20 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX20 will render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher NX20 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography highlights
Sony TX100V Street photography highlights
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX20
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
60
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography factors
Sony TX100V Travel photography factors
77
lighter than average in class (341g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
65
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
Sony TX100V Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging details
Sony TX100V Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly screen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (147g)
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-04-20 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341g (0.75 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 shots -
Battery type 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 feature
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 pricing $1,100 $380