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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R 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
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX210
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX200 was launched 6 months prior to the NEX-5R so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX200 matches up vs the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony NEX-5R

 NX200 NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung NX200

 NEX-5R NX200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony NEX-5R

 NX200 NEX-5R 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2012Same age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 features physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX200 compared to the NEX-5R.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and NEX-5R is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX200 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (223g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5R
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography details
68
lighter than others (223g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
73
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging highlights
34
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (223 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
31
touchscreen
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony NEX-5R
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-28 2012-08-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 99
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 78
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 13.1
DXO Low light score 618 910
Other
Battery life 330 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $818 $750