Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX30

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Samsung NX2000 and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.