Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony TX66, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very well matched but the NX2000 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX2000 was unveiled 22 months later than the TX66 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX2000 matches up vs the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX2000 and Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX2000 versus the TX66.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and TX66.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer NX2000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.