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Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(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
Sony TX200V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony TX200V

 NX500 TX200V 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung NX500

 TX200V NX500 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k1036kClearer screen (+194k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony TX200V

 NX500 TX200V 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and TX200V is 87 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 Portrait photography info
Sony TX200V Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
36
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography details
Sony TX200V Travel photography details
78
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX200V Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
47
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX200V Vlogging highlights
34
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
35
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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