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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX30

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony TX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty close but the NX200 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX200 was brought out 17 months before the TX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX200 matches up vs the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony TX30

 NX200 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung NX200

 TX30 NX200 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2012More recent by 17 months
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k614kSharper screen (+615k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony TX30

 NX200 TX30 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX200 and the TX30.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and TX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and TX30.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX200 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX200 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older NX200 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX30 Portrait photography advice
76
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
38
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography features
Sony TX30 Street photography features
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography details
Sony TX30 Sports photography details
55
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography information
Sony TX30 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
good MP (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
69
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Sony TX30
34
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
34
rather wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony TX30
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2013-07-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $818 $230