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Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX300 versus Sony TX200V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very close but the NX300 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NX300 was announced 23 months later than the TX200V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX300 grades vs the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony TX200V

 NX300 TX200V 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2012More recent by 23 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung NX300

 TX200V NX300 
Display resolution1230k768kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony TX200V

 NX300 TX200V 
Display sizing3.3"3.3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300 versus Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300 and the TX200V.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and TX200V is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and TX200V.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX300 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX300 will result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger NX300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography factors
Sony TX200V Street photography factors
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX200V Sports photography highlights
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
Sony TX200V Travel photography info
67
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
comes with touch focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX200V Vlogging highlights
33
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung NX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2013-11-24 2012-01-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 768k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (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
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $750 $500