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Samsung NX200 vs Sony a5000

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung NX200 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3N
  • Newer Model is Sony a5100
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony a5000 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung NX200 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX200 was launched 22 months earlier than the a5000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX200 scores vs the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony a5000

 NX200 a5000 
Screen resolution614k461kCrisper screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung NX200

 a5000 NX200 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 22 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony a5000

 NX200 a5000 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 offers 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 a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX200 compared to the a5000.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and a5000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged NX200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
Sony a5000 Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography info
Sony a5000 Street photography info
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
Sony a5000 Sports photography features
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
60
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (420 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
78
great battery (420 shots)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (420 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
Sony a5000 Vlogging information
34
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
32
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony a5000
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha a5000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-02-28 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum 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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.49 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 13.0
DXO Low light score 618 1089
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 420 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $818 $448