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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX30

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Launched July 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony TX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively close but the NX2000 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was introduced 5 months after the TX30 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX2000 scores versus the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony TX30

 NX2000 TX30 
Screen size3.7"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.4")

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung NX2000

 TX30 NX2000 
Screen resolution1229k1152kSharper screen (+77k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony TX30

 NX2000 TX30 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2013Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX2000 and the TX30.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and TX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and TX30.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
38
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography highlights
Sony TX30 Street photography highlights
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors (228g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX30 Sports photography highlights
61
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
Sony TX30 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography information
Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
35
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony TX30
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-30 2013-07-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 1,152k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $230