Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Released February 2015
- Older Model is Samsung NX300
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V Overview
The following is a complete review of the Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX500 was manufactured 3 years after the TX200V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX500 scores versus the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony TX200V
NX500 | TX200V | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | January 2012 | Newer by 37 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung NX500
TX200V | NX500 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 1036k | Clearer screen (+194k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony TX200V
NX500 | TX200V | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX500 versus the TX200V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and TX200V is 87 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and TX200V.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will produce more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger NX500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMe 5 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | Auto, On, Off, 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 | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287g (0.63 pounds) | 129g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 220 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $800 | $500 |