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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A200

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A200 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Updated by Sony A230
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A200 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony A200, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX200 was brought out 3 years after the A200 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX200 scores vs the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A200

 NX200 A200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2008More modern by 45 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung NX200

 A200 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A200

 NX200 A200 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX200 features physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX200 versus the A200.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and A200 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and A200.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX200 to give you more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger NX200 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography info
Sony A200 Portrait photography info
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony A200
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography factors
Sony A200 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
good resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
46
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging advice
Sony A200 Vlogging advice
34
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A200
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-02-28 2008-07-17
Physical type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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), 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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 572g (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 63
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 11.3
DXO Low light rating 618 521
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $818 $100