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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Older Model is Samsung NX20
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX200 versus Samsung NX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX200 was announced 22 months prior to the NX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX200 grades against the NX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung NX30

 NX200 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung NX200

 NX30 NX200 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 22 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k614kClearer screen (+422k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX30

 NX200 NX30 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX200 versus Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX200 and the NX30.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and NX30 is 90 and 75 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and NX30.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older NX200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Samsung NX30
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (223g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography information
Samsung NX30 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
has touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Samsung NX30
34
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (223g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX30
 Samsung NX200Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX200 Samsung NX30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-28 2014-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 247
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Available lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 375g (0.83 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 77
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.4
DXO Low light rating 618 1014
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 360 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $818 $699