Samsung NX200 vs Sony W370

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung NX200 vs Sony W370, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and W370 (14MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The NX200 was revealed 2 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX200 grades vs the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX200 vs the W370.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and W370.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX200 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer NX200 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.