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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX300

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX200V
  • Successor is Sony HX400V
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony HX300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the NX200 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX200 was released 11 months before the HX300 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX200 matches up versus the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony HX300

 NX200 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Samsung NX200

 HX300 NX200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k614kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony HX300

 NX200 HX300 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 has got external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX200 vs the HX300.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and HX300.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The NX200 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older NX200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX300 Portrait photography advice
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography highlights
Sony HX300 Street photography highlights
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Sports photography camera
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (223g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
54
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (623 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography info
Sony HX300 Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging features
Sony HX300 Vlogging features
34
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (623g)
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony HX300
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-28 2013-02-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 lbs) 623g (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $818 $339