Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX10
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced February 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
- New Model is Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX200 versus Sony WX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

The NX200 was unveiled 14 months after the WX10 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX200 matches up versus the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony WX10
NX200 | WX10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 14 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung NX200
WX10 | NX200 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony WX10
NX200 | WX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 has physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX200 versus Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX200 and the WX10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and WX10.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX200 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX200 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223 grams (0.49 pounds) | 161 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $818 | $200 |