Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX100
- Replacement is Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Successor is Sony HX200V
Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V Overview
Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX200 and Sony HX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe NX200 was released 5 months after the HX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX200 scores vs the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony HX100V
NX200 | HX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung NX200
HX100V | NX200 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony HX100V
NX200 | HX100V | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | October 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 comes with exterior 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 HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX200 and Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX200 vs the HX100V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and HX100V.
As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX200 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-28 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 614k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223 grams (0.49 pounds) | 577 grams (1.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $818 | $429 |