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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX20

Portability
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
Sony TX20
(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 February 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was launched 2 months later than the TX20 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX20 grades versus the TX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony TX20

		

		

			
 NX20 TX20 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung NX20

		

		

			
 TX20 NX20 
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony TX20

		

		

			
 NX20 TX20 
AnnouncedApril 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 has outer 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 TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX20 against the TX20.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and TX20 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX20 and TX20.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX20 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
77
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
40
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
 Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
77
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than average (341 grams)
 no image stabilization
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
Sports photography with Sony TX20
61
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (250 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung NX20 Travel photography details
Sony TX20 Travel photography details
77
 lighter than average (341g)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
 good battery pack (250 shots)
 environment sealing
 features focus by touch
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
70
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (250 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
78
 selfie friendly screen
 includes face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have microphone socket
 lighter than average (341g)
 no image stabilization
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony TX20
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-04-20 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max 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 -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 11.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options 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 sync 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341 gr (0.75 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
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 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 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,100 $330