Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX2000 was released 4 years after the TX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX2000 matches up versus the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX2000 vs the TX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and TX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and TX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX2000 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.