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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W320

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W320 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX200 and Sony W320, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was revealed 2 years after the W320 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX200 matches up versus the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony W320

 NX200 W320 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 27 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung NX200

 W320 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony W320

 NX200 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX200 compared to the W320.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and W320.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX200 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX200 will give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher NX200 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony W320
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
34
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony W320
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $818 $269