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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A200

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Successor is Sony A230
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A200 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX1 vs Sony A200, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1 was released 6 years after the A200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX1 grades against the A200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A200

 NX1 A200 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014July 2008Newer by 76 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung NX1

 A200 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A200

 NX1 A200 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1 compared to the A200.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and A200 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and A200.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX1 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent NX1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography info
Sony A200 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
megapixel count high (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography details
Sony A200 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition (550g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A200 Sports photography highlights
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
46
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony A200 Landscape photography advice
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count high (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
Sony A200 Vlogging factors
34
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lighter than competition (550g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony A200
 Samsung NX1Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-09-15 2008-07-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 9
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format H.265 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 572g (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 63
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 11.3
DXO Low light rating 1363 521
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) Compact Flash
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,500 $100