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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W380

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W380 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W380 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX200 vs Sony W380, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and W380 (14MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was launched 2 years after the W380 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX200 scores against the W380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony W380

 NX200 W380 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 27 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung NX200

 W380 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony W380

 NX200 W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 has got external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with 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 choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX200 versus the W380.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and W380 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and W380.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX200 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent NX200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography highlights
Sony W380 Sports photography highlights
55
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
resolution is good (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography advice
Sony W380 Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Sony W380
34
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony W380
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-28 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $818 $44