Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX1
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony WX1
NX200 | WX1 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | August 2009 | Newer by 32 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung NX200
WX1 | NX200 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony WX1
NX200 | WX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Samsung NX200 versus Sony WX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |