Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66

Lets look closer at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively close but the NX210 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was introduced 6 months after the TX66 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX210 scores vs the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX210 versus the TX66.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and TX66.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX210 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.