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Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3 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
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
Sony G3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony G3

 NX200 G3 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung NX200

 G3 NX200 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony G3

 NX200 G3 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (223g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography highlights
Sony G3 Sports photography highlights
55
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (223g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography details
Sony G3 Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging details
Sony G3 Vlogging details
34
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony G3
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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