Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3
90 Imaging
61 Features
57 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Samsung NX100
- Updated by Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and G3 (10MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX200 was introduced 3 years after the G3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX200 grades against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony G3
NX200 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung NX200
G3 | NX200 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony G3
NX200 | G3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX200 and the G3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and G3.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX200 will offer you more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223g (0.49 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 618 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BC1030 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $818 | $200 |