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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(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
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • New Model is Samsung NX30
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NX20 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The NX20 was announced 3 months after the TX200V and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX20 matches up versus the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony TX200V

		

		

			
 NX20 TX200V 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung NX20

		

		

			
 TX200V NX20 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k614kClearer screen (+616k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony TX200V

		

		

			
 NX20 TX200V 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2012Similar generation
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 enjoys external dimensions 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 TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX20 versus the TX200V.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and TX200V is 83 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and TX200V.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
			Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography details
Sony TX200V Portrait photography details
77
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
36
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung NX20 Street photography factors
Sony TX200V Street photography factors
77
 screen articulates
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
 lack of image stabilization
68
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
61
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 lack of image stabilization
 lacks phase detect auto focus
49
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
Sony TX200V Travel photography information
77
 lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 lack of Timelapse recording
71
 weather proofing
 features focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
70
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse recording
47
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
78
 selfie friendly screen
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with external microphone jack
 lighter than competition in class (341g)
 lack of image stabilization
35
 rather wide (28mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-04-20 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,100 $500