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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX20

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
Sony TX20
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony TX20

 NX210 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung NX210

 TX20 NX210 
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX20

 NX210 TX20 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
Sony TX20 Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sony TX20
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
Sony TX20 Sports photography info
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography advice
Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
72
good battery life (250 shots)
environment proofing
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery life (250 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
Sony TX20 Vlogging information
34
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony TX20
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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