Samsung NX30 vs Sony A200

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX30 vs Sony A200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX30 was introduced 5 years later than the A200 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX30 matches up versus the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX30 versus the A200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and A200 is 75 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and A200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX30 to resolve extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer NX30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.