Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX100

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX200 and Sony QX100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the NX200 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX200 was released 18 months prior to the QX100 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 QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX200 matches up against the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX200 against the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and QX100 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and QX100.

All in all, both cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The NX200 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged NX200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.