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Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2006
  • Replaced the Nikon D100
  • Updated by Nikon D300
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Replaced the Samsung GX-10
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Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D200 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the GX-20 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the D200 scores against the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Samsung GX-20

 D200 GX-20 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon D200

 GX-20 D200 
IntroducedJanuary 2008February 2006More modern by 23 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Samsung GX-20

 D200 GX-20 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D200 provides outer measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D200 and the GX-20.

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and GX-20 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D200 and GX-20.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung GX-20 to offer extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged D200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D200
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography features
51
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography factors
51
weather proofing
built-in flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
64
weather proofing
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Samsung GX-20
 Nikon D200Samsung GX-20
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D200 Samsung GX-20
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2006-02-23 2008-01-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 68
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.2
DXO Low light score 583 714
Other
Battery model EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $999 $850