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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX55

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX55 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX2000 and Sony TX55, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX2000 was revealed 2 years after the TX55 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX2000 matches up vs the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony TX55

 NX2000 TX55 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2011Newer by 29 months
Display dimensions3.7"3.3"Larger display (+0.4")

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung NX2000

 TX55 NX2000 
Display resolution1230k1152kClearer display (+78k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony TX55

 NX2000 TX55 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 features outer measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 against the TX55.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and TX55 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and TX55.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX2000 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX2000 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer NX2000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography features
Sony TX55 Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
36
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
Sony TX55 Street photography details
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than average in class (228g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
Sony TX55 Sports photography information
61
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography factors
Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than average in class (228g)
has touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
great battery life (250 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Sony TX55
35
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony TX55
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2013-11-30 2011-07-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 1,152k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $350