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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
Sony TX66
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony TX66

 NX210 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung NX210

 TX66 NX210 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k614kCrisper screen (+616k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX66

 NX210 TX66 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

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

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
Sony TX66 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography info
Sony TX66 Street photography info
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
Sony TX66 Sports photography info
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Sony TX66
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
great battery power (250 per charge)
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX66 Landscape photography advice
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
great battery power (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX210
Vlogging with Sony TX66
34
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony TX66
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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
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