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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX20 was released 2 months later than the NX200 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX20 scores vs the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung NX200

 NX20 NX200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung NX20

 NX200 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX200

 NX20 NX200 
AnnouncedApril 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution614k614kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX20 and the NX200.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and NX200 is 83 and 90 respectively.

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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and NX200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Street photography highlights
77
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (341g)
does not have image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (223g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography information
Samsung NX200 Sports photography information
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than others (341 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
68
lighter than competition (223 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX20
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
78
screen is selfie friendly
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
lighter than others (341g)
does not have image stabilization
34
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX200
 Samsung NX20Samsung NX200
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX20 Samsung NX200
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-04-20 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Number of lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 223 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 69
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 12.6
DXO Low light rating 785 618
Other
Battery life 360 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,100 $818