Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Lets look much closer at the Samsung NX5 and Sony TX200V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty similar but the NX5 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX5 was brought out 20 months before the TX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX5 grades vs the TX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony TX200V
| NX5 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung NX5
| TX200V | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony TX200V
| NX5 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX5 and Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 compared to the TX200V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and TX200V is 80 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and TX200V.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX200V will offer you extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-06-01 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIM Engine | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 499g (1.10 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $499 | $500 |
