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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
Sony HX100V
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony HX100V

 NX200 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung NX200

 HX100V NX200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony HX100V

 NX200 HX100V 
IntroducedFebruary 2012October 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography features
Sony HX100V Portrait photography features
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony HX100V
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (223g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
Sony HX100V Sports photography features
55
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography information
Sony HX100V Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
54
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (577 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging info
Sony HX100V Vlogging info
34
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
25
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (577 grams)
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony HX100V
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
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