Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20
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Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D200 & Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D200 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Samsung GX-20
D200 | GX-20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon D200
GX-20 | D200 | |||
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Introduced | January 2008 | ![]() | February 2006 | More modern by 23 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon D200 and Samsung GX-20
D200 | GX-20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
See the Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Nikon D200 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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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 |