Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX20

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The NX30 was announced 23 months later than the TX20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX30 matches up vs the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 offers external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX30 vs Sony TX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX30 compared to the TX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and TX20 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and TX20.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX30 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX30 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern NX30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.