Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
60
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX200
- Successor is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released February 2012
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony TX66
NX210 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung NX210
TX66 | NX210 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 614k | Crisper screen (+616k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX66
NX210 | TX66 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-08-14 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lbs) | 109g (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 |
Style 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $625 | $350 |