Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Updated by Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Introduced June 2013

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

The SX200 IS was announced 5 years prior to the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the Galaxy NX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung Galaxy NX
SX200 IS | Galaxy NX |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Canon SX200 IS
Galaxy NX | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung Galaxy NX
SX200 IS | Galaxy NX | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS vs the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Galaxy NX is 90 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and Galaxy NX.
As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will render more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung Galaxy NX |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2013-06-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | HD TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lb) | 495g (1.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 440 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $329 | $1,300 |