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Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 III
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 II, 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 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX200 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX200 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the RX100 II making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX200 scores vs the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony RX100 II

 NX200 RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung NX200

 RX100 II NX200 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012Fresher by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k614kClearer display (+615k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony RX100 II

 NX200 RX100 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX200 versus the RX100 II.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and RX100 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The NX200 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The older NX200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
70
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony RX100 II
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (223g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 II Sports photography factors
56
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
great battery life (350 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX200
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
68
lighter than competitors (223g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
80
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lighter than others (281 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography info
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
74
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 II as a Vlogging camera
34
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
37
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (281g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony RX100 II
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2013-06-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/2000 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lbs) 281 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 67
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.4
DXO Low light rating 618 483
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
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
Retail price $818 $598