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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung NX5

 NX200 NX5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 22 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung NX200

 NX5 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX5

 NX200 NX5 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

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

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography information
Samsung NX5 Street photography information
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography details
Samsung NX5 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
63
good battery life (400 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography features
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
Samsung NX5 Vlogging information
34
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (223g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
24
features face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX5
 Samsung NX200Samsung NX5
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX200 Samsung NX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-28 2010-06-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Total lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $818 $499