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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W650

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX200 and Sony W650, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and W650 (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX200 was introduced 2 months later than the W650 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX200 scores vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony W650

 NX200 W650 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung NX200

 W650 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony W650

 NX200 W650 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX200 and the W650.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and W650.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX200 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX200 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (223g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (223g)
good megapixels (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (124g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging features
Sony W650 Vlogging features
34
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony W650
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-28 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $818 $140