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Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX3

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
64
Features
92
Overall
75

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX3 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
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was revealed 10 years earlier than the FX3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX200 scores against the FX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony FX3

 NX200 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Samsung NX200

 FX3 NX200 
LaunchedFebruary 2021February 2012More recent by 109 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k614kCrisper screen (+826k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony FX3

 NX200 FX3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen sizing

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 features exterior dimensions 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 FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX200 and the FX3.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and FX3 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and FX3.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX200 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will show more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older NX200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony FX3 Portrait photography highlights
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
70
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony FX3
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (223 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography details
Sony FX3 Sports photography details
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (600 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (223 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
70
great battery power (600 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography factors
Sony FX3 Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
77
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (600 shots)
2 card slots
low MP (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
Sony FX3 Vlogging highlights
34
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony FX3
 Samsung NX200Sony FX3
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony FX3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-28 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 759
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 187
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 614k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 716 grams (1.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 85
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 13.4
DXO Low light rating 618 3900
Other
Battery life 330 shots 600 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $818 $3,900