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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A65

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A65 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Updated by Sony A68
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A65 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung NX200 vs Sony A65, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX200 was introduced 4 months after the A65 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX200 grades versus the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A65

 NX200 A65 

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung NX200

 A65 NX200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A65

 NX200 A65 
IntroducedFebruary 2012November 2011Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX200 vs Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX200 and the A65.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and A65.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A65 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography information
Sony A65 Portrait photography information
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
55
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX200
Travel photography with Sony A65
68
lighter than average in class (223g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
68
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A65 Landscape photography highlights
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
Sony A65 Vlogging information
34
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (223g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic port
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A65
 Samsung NX200Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony SLT-A65
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-02-28 2011-11-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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, 24 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 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 622g (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 74
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 12.6
DXO Low light rating 618 717
Other
Battery life 330 shots 560 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $818 $700