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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX1

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony TX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was released 2 years after the TX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX200 scores versus the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony TX1

 NX200 TX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 32 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung NX200

 TX1 NX200 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony TX1

 NX200 TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 has outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX200 compared to the TX1.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and TX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger NX200 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography information
Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony TX1
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (223g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony TX1
55
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography info
Sony TX1 Travel photography info
68
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX1 Landscape photography highlights
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
31
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Sony TX1
34
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (223g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic support
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony TX1
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-28 2009-08-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $818 $350