Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX200V

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.