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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX20

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX20 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX200 and Sony TX20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was launched around the same time to the TX20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX200 matches up against the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony TX20

 NX200 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung NX200

 TX20 NX200 
Screen resolution922k614kSharper screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony TX20

 NX200 TX20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX200 vs the TX20.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and TX20.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX200 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX200 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography information
Sony TX20 Street photography information
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (223 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony TX20
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography information
Sony TX20 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (223 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
72
great battery pack (250 shots)
environment proofing
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery pack (250 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging factors
Sony TX20 Vlogging factors
34
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony TX20
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Pricing at release $818 $330