Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX66
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony TX66
| NX200 | TX66 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung NX200
| TX66 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 614k | Sharper display (+616k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony TX66
| NX200 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | February 2012 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Samsung NX200 | Sony 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 |