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Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX66

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX66 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX300M and Sony TX66, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively close but the NX300M (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was launched 11 months after the TX66 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX300M grades vs the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony TX66

 NX300M TX66 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung NX300M

 TX66 NX300M 
Screen resolution1230k768kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony TX66

 NX300M TX66 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3.3"3.3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M has exterior 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) while the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M and Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX300M versus the TX66.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and TX66 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and TX66.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX300M featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX300M should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
42
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography factors
Sony TX66 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography factors
Sony TX66 Sports photography factors
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography advice
Sony TX66 Travel photography advice
67
features touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
72
great battery power (250 per charge)
supports touch focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging features
Sony TX66 Vlogging features
33
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
36
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony TX66
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-03 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 247 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 768 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 250 shots
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
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