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Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX200V

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX mini versus Sony HX200V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly close but the NX mini (1") and HX200V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was brought out 23 months later than the HX200V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX mini grades against the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony HX200V

 NX mini HX200V 
IntroducedMarch 2014May 2012Fresher by 23 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung NX mini

 HX200V NX mini 
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony HX200V

 NX mini HX200V 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini features physical measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX mini versus Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX mini compared to the HX200V.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and HX200V.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX mini due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX mini will render extra detail having its extra 2.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern NX mini will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
70
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX mini
Street photography with Sony HX200V
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
no image stabilization
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery (650 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
75
better than average battery (650 per charge)
lighter than competitors (196g)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
56
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
Sony HX200V Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (650 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
lighter than competitors (196g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony HX200V
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-03-19 2012-05-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.40 m
Flash modes Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 196g (0.43 lb) 583g (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 650 photos 450 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $530 $480