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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was revealed 14 months later than the TX100V making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX200 matches up against the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony TX100V

 NX200 TX100V 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung NX200

 TX100V NX200 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k614kClearer display (+615k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony TX100V

 NX200 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX200 compared to the TX100V.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX200 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (223g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
55
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography advice
Sony TX100V Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (223g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
65
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX100V Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
34
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-28 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 223 gr (0.49 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $818 $380