Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX200V

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung NX300M versus Sony TX200V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NX300M (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300M was announced 12 months later than the TX200V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX300M grades against the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M has physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony TX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300M compared to the TX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and TX200V is 86 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and TX200V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX300M with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX300M will have an advantage in sensor innovation.