Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX20
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched August 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX200
- Newer Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2012
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX20 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX210 was announced 6 months later than the TX20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX210 grades versus the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony TX20
NX210 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung NX210
TX20 | NX210 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 614k | Clearer display (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX20
NX210 | TX20 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 features physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX210 versus the TX20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and TX20.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX210 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-08-14 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 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 | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 719 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC1030 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $625 | $330 |