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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX210
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX200 and Sony TX200V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty close but the NX200 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was introduced about the same time to the TX200V so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX200 matches up versus the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony TX200V

 NX200 TX200V 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung NX200

 TX200V NX200 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k614kClearer screen (+616k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony TX200V

 NX200 TX200V 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 has got outer dimensions 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 TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX200 compared to the TX200V.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX200 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX200 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX200V Portrait photography factors
76
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
36
decent MP (18MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography information
Sony TX200V Street photography information
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (223g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography details
Sony TX200V Sports photography details
55
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography info
Sony TX200V Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (223 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography information
Sony TX200V Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
47
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX200V Vlogging highlights
34
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone port
35
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-28 2012-01-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN
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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $818 $500