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Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 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
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 II
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony RX100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very well matched but the NX200 (APS-C) and RX100 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The NX200 was unveiled 6 months prior to the RX100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX200 scores versus the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony RX100

 NX200 RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Samsung NX200

 RX100 NX200 
Display resolution1229k614kSharper display (+615k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony RX100

 NX200 RX100 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX200 versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX200 vs the RX100.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and RX100.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The NX200 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
64
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (223 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony RX100
55
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography info
Sony RX100 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (223g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
79
lighter than competitors (240g)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 Landscape photography information
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 Vlogging info
34
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
38
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (240g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony RX100
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-28 2012-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 12.4
DXO Low light score 618 390
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $818 $448