Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX5

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX200 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX200 was announced 22 months later than the NX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX200 grades against the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX200 and the NX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and NX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX200 to resolve greater detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer NX200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.