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Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX1

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
48
Overall
56

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony QX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX200 was unveiled 3 years before the QX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX200 matches up versus the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony QX1

 NX200 QX1 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution614k0kCrisper display (+614k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung NX200

 QX1 NX200 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2012Fresher by 30 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony QX1

 NX200 QX1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX200 features external 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 QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX200 and the QX1.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and QX1 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and QX1.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older NX200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (223 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
Sony QX1 Sports photography factors
55
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (223g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery power (440 shots)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 shots)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging factors
Sony QX1 Vlogging factors
34
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (223 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
32
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (216 grams)
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony QX1
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha QX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2012-02-28 2014-09-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch -
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lbs) 216 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $818 $500