Samsung NX5 vs Sony TX200V

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.