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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A77

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A77 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
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A700
  • Replacement is Sony A77 II
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A77 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony A77, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX200 was introduced 5 months after the A77 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX200 grades versus the A77 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A77

 NX200 A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung NX200

 A77 NX200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A77

 NX200 A77 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012October 2011Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX200 features physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX200 versus Sony A77 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX200 vs the A77.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and A77 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and A77.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A77 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography advice
Sony A77 Portrait photography advice
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX200
Street photography with Sony A77
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (223 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony A77
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography info
Sony A77 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (223g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
62
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (470 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
Landscape photography with Sony A77
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (470 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
Sony A77 Vlogging highlights
34
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (223g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
76
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A77
 Samsung NX200Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony SLT-A77
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-02-28 2011-10-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 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 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) 732g (1.61 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 78
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 13.2
DXO Low light score 618 801
Other
Battery life 330 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Launch cost $818 $900