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Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Renewed by Sony HX300
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony HX200V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the NX20 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The NX20 was brought out at a similar time to the HX200V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX20 matches up versus the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony HX200V

 NX20 HX200V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung NX20

 HX200V NX20 
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony HX200V

 NX20 HX200V 
RevealedApril 2012May 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX20 versus the HX200V.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and HX200V is 83 and 66 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and HX200V.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX20 will give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography info
Sony HX200V Street photography info
77
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
Sony HX200V Sports photography advice
60
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than competition in class (341g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
57
great battery pack (450 per charge)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (583 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (450 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (583g)
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony HX200V
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-04-20 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 583 gr (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 450 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,100 $480