Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony TX200V
NX300 | TX200V | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 23 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung NX300
TX200V | NX300 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 768k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony TX200V
NX300 | TX200V | |||
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Display sizing | 3.3" | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and TX200V is 86 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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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 |