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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A200

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX11
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A230
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A200 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX10 versus Sony A200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX10 was unveiled 21 months later than the A200 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX10 grades vs the A200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony A200

 NX10 A200 
AnnouncedApril 2010July 2008More recent by 21 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung NX10

 A200 NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony A200

 NX10 A200 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX10 compared to the A200.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and A200 is 80 and 66 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and A200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX10 to give you greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher NX10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
Portrait photography with Sony A200
73
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography highlights
Sony A200 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
52
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
Sony A200 Travel photography details
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
good MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
46
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX10
Vlogging with Sony A200
24
has face detection autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony A200
 Samsung NX10Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-04-07 2008-07-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 -
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 572 gr (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 63
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 11.3
DXO Low light rating 572 521
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $626 $100