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Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX10

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX10 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX200 and Sony QX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NX200 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX200 was revealed 18 months before the QX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX200 matches up against the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony QX10

 NX200 QX10 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution614k0kCrisper screen (+614k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung NX200

 QX10 NX200 
IntroducedSeptember 2013February 2012Newer by 18 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony QX10

 NX200 QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 features outside measurements 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 QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX200 and Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX200 vs the QX10.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and QX10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX200 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography features
Sony QX10 Portrait photography features
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony QX10
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
Sony QX10 Sports photography factors
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography info
Sony QX10 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (220 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Sony QX10
34
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (105 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony QX10
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Revealed 2012-02-28 2013-09-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches -
Display resolution 614k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual None
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lbs) 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $818 $250