Samsung NX200 vs Sony A77
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony A700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
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).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony A77 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX200 and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A77
NX200 | A77 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung NX200
A77 | NX200 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A77
NX200 | A77 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | October 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and A77 is 90 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A77 Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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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 |