Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX5

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX20 versus Sony TX5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was manufactured 2 years after the TX5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX20 grades vs the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX20 versus Sony TX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX20 vs the TX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and TX5 is 83 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and TX5.

As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX20 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX20 will produce extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.