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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony TX66

 NX2000 TX66 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2012Fresher by 22 months
Display dimensions3.7"3.3"Larger display (+0.4")

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung NX2000

 TX66 NX2000 
Display resolution1230k1152kClearer display (+78k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony TX66

 NX2000 TX66 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

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

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX66 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
42
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
61
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
72
great battery (250 CIPA)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
Sony TX66 Landscape photography features
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
great battery (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging features
Sony TX66 Vlogging features
35
touch screen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (228 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
36
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony TX66
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-30 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 3.3"
Display resolution 1,152k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
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 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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $599 $350