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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX1

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX200 versus Sony WX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was revealed 2 years after the WX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX200 matches up versus the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony WX1

 NX200 WX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 32 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung NX200

 WX1 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony WX1

 NX200 WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 has got physical 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 WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX200 vs the WX1.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and WX1.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX200 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher NX200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX1 Portrait photography highlights
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
Sony WX1 Street photography advice
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX1 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (223 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (149g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
34
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony WX1
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-28 2009-08-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 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 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $818 $149