Samsung NX200 vs Sony S950

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

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.

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

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.