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Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 IV 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
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 III
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 V
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX200 and Sony RX100 IV, one is 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 IV (20MP) is very close but the NX200 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NX200 was revealed 4 years prior to the RX100 IV which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX200 matches up vs the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony RX100 IV

 NX200 RX100 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Samsung NX200

 RX100 IV NX200 
RevealedJune 2015February 2012Newer by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k614kClearer display (+615k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony RX100 IV

 NX200 RX100 IV 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 has outside 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) and the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX200 and Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX200 versus the RX100 IV.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and RX100 IV is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and RX100 IV.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The NX200 includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged NX200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
65
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography details
Sony RX100 IV Street photography details
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 IV Sports photography info
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
68
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography information
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
86
lighter than others in class (298 grams)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography highlights
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
74
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging factors
34
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
81
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (298 grams)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony RX100 IV
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2015-06-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 16.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 298 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 70
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 12.6
DXO Low light score 618 562
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 280 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $818 $898