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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A900

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
67
Features
62
Overall
65

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A900 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Updated by Sony A99
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A900 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A900

 NX200 A900 
ReleasedFebruary 2012October 2008Fresher by 41 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung NX200

 A900 NX200 
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A900

 NX200 A900 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A900 size comparison

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

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
Sony A900 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
72
you can focus manually
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony A900
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (223g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A900 as a Sports photography camera
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography info
Sony A900 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors (223g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
55
weather sealing
great MP (25MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no liveview
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging details
Sony A900 Vlogging details
34
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (223g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A900
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-02-28 2008-10-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lb) 895 grams (1.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.3
DXO Low light rating 618 1431
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 880 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One Dual
Launch pricing $818 $2,736