Samsung NX mini vs Sony H200

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony H200, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NX mini (1") and H200 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was released 15 months after the H200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX mini matches up against the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX mini enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini versus Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX mini versus the H200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and H200 is 93 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and H200.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer NX mini is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.