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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX200 was manufactured 18 months before the NEX-5T making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX200 scores versus the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 NX200 NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T NX200 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2012More recent by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 NX200 NEX-5T 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX200 and the NEX-5T.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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

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

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and NEX-5T.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX200 to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older NX200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
56
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
69
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX200
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
68
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
77
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography info
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging highlights
34
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
73
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-02-28 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
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) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
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 rating 69 78
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 13.0
DXO Low light rating 618 1015
Other
Battery life 330 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $818 $400