Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX200V

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX200V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively close but the NX200 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was manufactured 2 months before the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX200 grades vs the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX200 compared to the HX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and HX200V.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX200 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX200 will render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.