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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX50

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was announced at a similar time to the WX50 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX200 scores vs the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony WX50

 NX200 WX50 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung NX200

 WX50 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony WX50

 NX200 WX50 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX200 versus the WX50.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and WX50.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX200 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX200 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony WX50
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
55
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
MP count good (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (117g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
34
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony WX50
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2012-01-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 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 synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $818 $250