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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX55

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX55 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony TX55

 NX200 TX55 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung NX200

 TX55 NX200 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k614kSharper display (+616k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony TX55

 NX200 TX55 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

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

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
36
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony TX55
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (223g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
55
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (223 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
good battery life (250 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Sony TX55
34
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (223g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony TX55
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-28 2011-07-24
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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 250 shots
Battery form 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 microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $818 $350