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Samsung NX200 vs Sony S950

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S950 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
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony S950 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung NX200 vs Sony S950, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and S950 (10MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The NX200 was introduced 3 years after the S950 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX200 scores versus the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony S950

 NX200 S950 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung NX200

 S950 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony S950

 NX200 S950 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX200 and the S950.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and S950.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX200 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX200 will offer you extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher NX200 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Sony S950
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (223g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony S950
55
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography highlights
Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
Sony S950 Landscape photography features
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging advice
Sony S950 Vlogging advice
34
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (223g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
9
no video recording
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony S950
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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