Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX1R II
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX100
- Successor is Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Launched October 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX1R
Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX1R II Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe NX200 was revealed 4 years prior to the RX1R II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX200 matches up vs the RX1R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony RX1R II
NX200 | RX1R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung NX200
RX1R II | NX200 | |||
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Launched | October 2015 | February 2012 | Newer by 44 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 614k | Sharper display (+615k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony RX1R II
NX200 | RX1R II | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 features outside 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) and the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX200 versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX200 versus the RX1R II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and RX1R II.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R II will provide more detail because of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2015-10-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7952 x 5304 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 14cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223 gr (0.49 lb) | 507 gr (1.12 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 69 | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 618 | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $818 | $3,300 |