Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX55

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was launched 8 months later than the TX55 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX200 grades versus the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 features external measurements 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 TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX200 against the TX55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and TX55.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX200 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX200 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX200 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.