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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W290

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W290 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W290 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony W290, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was revealed 3 years after the W290 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX200 grades against the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony W290

 NX200 W290 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 37 months
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung NX200

 W290 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony W290

 NX200 W290 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX200 against the W290.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and W290.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent NX200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography info
Sony W290 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography highlights
Sony W290 Street photography highlights
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony W290
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography info
Sony W290 Landscape photography info
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Sony W290
34
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony W290
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2009-02-17
Body design 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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