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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6100

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6100 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX200 versus Sony A6100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX200 was revealed 8 years earlier than the A6100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX200 matches up vs the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A6100

 NX200 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung NX200

 A6100 NX200 
AnnouncedAugust 2019February 2012Fresher by 91 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A6100

 NX200 A6100 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX200 versus Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NX200 versus the A6100.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and A6100 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and A6100.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A6100 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older NX200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography features
Sony A6100 Portrait photography features
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
82
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Street photography camera
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
Sony A6100 Sports photography factors
55
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
75
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography features
Sony A6100 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors (223g)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
86
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
Sony A6100 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging details
Sony A6100 Vlogging details
34
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A6100
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha a6100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-28 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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
Number of focus points 15 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lb) 396 grams (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 420 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $818 $748