Samsung NX200 vs Sony A900

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony A900, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the A900 (25MP) is very comparable but the NX200 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was manufactured 3 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX200 matches up against the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 features 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) and the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX200 vs the A900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and A900 is 90 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and A900.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A900 will provide greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX200 should have an edge in sensor tech.