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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX80

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX200 and Sony WX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX200 was introduced 10 months before the WX80 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX200 grades versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony WX80

 NX200 WX80 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung NX200

 WX80 NX200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony WX80

 NX200 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX200 versus the WX80.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and WX80.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged NX200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography factors
Sony WX80 Street photography factors
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (223 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (124g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony WX80
55
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography information
Sony WX80 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others (223 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (124g)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging info
Sony WX80 Vlogging info
34
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (223g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony WX80
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-28 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.49 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 240 photographs
Form of battery 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $818 $276