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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A58

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony A57
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A58 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony A58, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX200 was revealed 21 months earlier than the A58 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX200 matches up vs the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A58

 NX200 A58 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Samsung NX200

 A58 NX200 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2012More recent by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A58

 NX200 A58 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 provides physical measurements 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 A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX200 against the A58.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and A58 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and A58.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older NX200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
Sony A58 Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A58 as a Street photography camera
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
Sony A58 Sports photography factors
55
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
63
great battery life (690 shots)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (690 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Sony A58
34
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A58
 Samsung NX200Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony SLT-A58
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-02-28 2013-11-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 492 grams (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 12.5
DXO Low light score 618 753
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 690 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $818 $645