Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony TX66
NX2000 | TX66 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.7" | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.4") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung NX2000
TX66 | NX2000 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 1152k | Clearer display (+78k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony TX66
NX2000 | TX66 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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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 |