Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX5

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX2000 was launched 3 years after the TX5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX2000 matches up versus the TX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 versus the TX5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and TX5 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and TX5.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX2000 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer NX2000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.