Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX200V

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

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.

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

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.