Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX7

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was brought out 2 years after the TX7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX200 matches up versus the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX200 against the TX7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and TX7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX200 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX200 will deliver more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX200 will have a benefit in sensor tech.