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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A99

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A99 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released December 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A900
  • Renewed by Sony A99 II
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A99 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX200 and Sony A99, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is very well matched but the NX200 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was manufactured 9 months earlier than the A99 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX200 scores versus the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A99

 NX200 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung NX200

 A99 NX200 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2012Fresher by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k614kCrisper display (+615k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A99

 NX200 A99 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX200 and the A99.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and A99.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX200 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A99 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older NX200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
Sony A99 Portrait photography factors
76
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
Sony A99 Sports photography features
55
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX200
Travel photography with Sony A99
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
60
weather sealing
good resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography advice
Sony A99 Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging details
Sony A99 Vlogging details
34
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
76
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A99
 Samsung NX200Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony SLT-A99
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-02-28 2012-12-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 812g (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 89
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 14.0
DXO Low light score 618 1555
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 500 photographs
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots 1 Two
Cost at release $818 $1,998