Samsung NX500 vs Sony TX200V

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.

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.

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.

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.