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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX9

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX210
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX9 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony TX9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was released 20 months after the TX9 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX200 matches up versus the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony TX9

 NX200 TX9 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung NX200

 TX9 NX200 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony TX9

 NX200 TX9 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX200 versus Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX200 against the TX9.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and TX9.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent NX200 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
Sony TX9 Sports photography factors
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX200
Travel photography with Sony TX9
68
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
60
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging features
Sony TX9 Vlogging features
34
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (223g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony TX9
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-28 2010-07-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $818 $799