Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V 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
- Introduced April 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
- New Model is Samsung NX30
(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
Photography Glossary 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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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 type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung NX20
| TX200V | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 614k | Clearer screen (+616k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony TX200V
| NX20 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2012 |  | January 2012 | Similar 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.
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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and TX200V is 83 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
| Samsung NX20 | Sony 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 |