Samsung NX200 vs Sony TF1

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX200 and Sony TF1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX200 was manufactured 15 months prior to the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX200 scores vs the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX200 and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NX200 compared to the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and TF1.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX200 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.