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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A35

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A35 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Updated by Sony A37
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX200 vs Sony A35, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and A35 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX200 was introduced 6 months later than the A35 which means that they are both 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 A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX200 grades vs the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A35

 NX200 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung NX200

 A35 NX200 
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A35

 NX200 A35 
IntroducedFebruary 2012September 2011Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and A35.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX200 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Sony A35
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (223 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
55
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
bad battery life (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography highlights
Sony A35 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average (223 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than competition in class (415g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (440 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography factors
Sony A35 Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (440 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
34
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (223g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (415g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A35
 Samsung NX200Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony SLT-A35
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-02-28 2011-09-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 12.7
DXO Low light score 618 763
Other
Battery life 330 shots 440 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $818 $598