Samsung NX100 vs Sony A200

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung NX100 and Sony A200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A200 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX100 was manufactured 2 years after the A200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX100 matches up versus the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX100 versus the A200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and A200 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and A200.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX100 to result in greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher NX100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.