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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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
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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 |