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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX66

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX200 versus Sony TX66, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the NX200 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX200 was released within a month of the TX66 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX200 matches up versus the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony TX66

 NX200 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung NX200

 TX66 NX200 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k614kSharper display (+616k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony TX66

 NX200 TX66 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 features external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX200 versus Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX200 vs the TX66.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and TX66.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX200 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony TX66
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (223g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony TX66
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography info
Sony TX66 Travel photography info
68
lighter than others in class (223g)
good megapixels (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
72
better than average battery (250 per charge)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX66 Landscape photography advice
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
Sony TX66 Vlogging information
34
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (223g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
36
fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony TX66
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lb) 109 gr (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 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 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $818 $350