Samsung NX2000 vs Sony TX7

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony TX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.

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The NX2000 was brought out 3 years after the TX7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX2000 matches up versus the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX2000 and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NX2000 and the TX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and TX7 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and TX7.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX2000 will give you extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher NX2000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.