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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX150

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX150 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX150, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the NX200 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was announced about the same time to the WX150 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX200 grades vs the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony WX150

 NX200 WX150 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution614k461kSharper screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung NX200

 WX150 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony WX150

 NX200 WX150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 has external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX200 and the WX150.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX200 will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography advice
Sony WX150 Sports photography advice
55
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (133g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
34
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony WX150
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-28 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $818 $300