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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX9

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The NX20 was brought out 22 months after the TX9 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX20 scores versus the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony TX9

 NX20 TX9 
LaunchedApril 2012July 2010More modern by 22 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung NX20

 TX9 NX20 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k614kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony TX9

 NX20 TX9 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 provides 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 TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX20 versus the TX9.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and TX9 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and TX9.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX20 will offer you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer NX20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
77
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography factors
Sony TX9 Sports photography factors
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition (341 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
60
includes touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (149g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging factors
Sony TX9 Vlogging factors
78
display is selfie friendly
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
lighter than competition (341g)
lack of image stabilization
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony TX9
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-04-20 2010-07-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
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/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,100 $799