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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A100

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A100 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
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2006
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A100 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony A100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX200 was announced 5 years after the A100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX200 matches up against the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A100

 NX200 A100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2006More modern by 68 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Samsung NX200

 A100 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A100

 NX200 A100 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX200 and the A100.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and A100 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and A100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX200 to show more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer NX200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A100 Portrait photography highlights
76
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
52
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography information
Sony A100 Street photography information
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (223g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography advice
Sony A100 Sports photography advice
55
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography features
Sony A100 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (223g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A100 Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
Sony A100 Vlogging information
34
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (223g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A100
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-02-28 2006-07-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lb) 638 grams (1.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 61
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 11.2
DXO Low light score 618 476
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $818 $1,000