Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX10

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.