Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX20

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony TX20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was revealed 22 months after the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX2000 grades against the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 comes with outside dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX2000 versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX2000 and the TX20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and TX20 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and TX20.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer NX2000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.