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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX9

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX210 versus Sony TX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX210 was unveiled 2 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX210 scores vs the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony TX9

 NX210 TX9 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2010Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung NX210

 TX9 NX210 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony TX9

 NX210 TX9 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 versus the TX9.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and TX9.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX210 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will give you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern NX210 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX9 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sony TX9
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX9 Sports photography highlights
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
60
has focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (149g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
Sony TX9 Vlogging features
34
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony TX9
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-14 2010-07-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $625 $799