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Samsung NX1 vs Sony H200

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX1 vs Sony H200, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and H200 (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was brought out 21 months after the H200 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX1 matches up vs the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony H200

 NX1 H200 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2013More modern by 21 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k460kSharper display (+576k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung NX1

 H200 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony H200

 NX1 H200 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 has got outside measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1 against the H200.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and H200 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and H200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1 will resolve greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger NX1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography info
Sony H200 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition (550 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
Sony H200 Sports photography features
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography highlights
Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count amazing (28MP)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (530g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H200 Landscape photography highlights
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1
Vlogging with Sony H200
34
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
lighter than competition (550 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony H200
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-09-15 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 20cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 pounds) 530 gr (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model BP1900 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,500 $250