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Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX30

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2022
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and FX30 (26MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX200 was revealed 11 years prior to the FX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX200 matches up vs the FX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony FX30

 NX200 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Samsung NX200

 FX30 NX200 
LaunchedSeptember 2022February 2012More modern by 128 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k614kCrisper display (+1746k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony FX30

 NX200 FX30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurements

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 provides outer 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 FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX200 against the FX30.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and FX30 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and FX30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony FX30 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged NX200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography info
Sony FX30 Portrait photography info
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony FX30
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (223 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography info
Sony FX30 Sports photography info
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (570 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX200
Travel photography with Sony FX30
68
lighter than competition (223g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery (570 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
85
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (570 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony FX30
 Samsung NX200Sony FX30
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony FX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-28 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 759
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 646g (1.42 pounds)
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 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 570 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One Two
Launch cost $818 $1,800