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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A200

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A230
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A200

 NX30 A200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2008Fresher by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung NX30

 A200 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A200

 NX30 A200 
Manual focus More precise focus

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A200 size comparison

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

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography features
Sony A200 Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX30
Street photography with Sony A200
75
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX30
Sports photography with Sony A200
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX30
Travel photography with Sony A200
74
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography factors
Sony A200 Landscape photography factors
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
low resolution (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging features
Sony A200 Vlogging features
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony A200
 Samsung NX30Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX30 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-03 2008-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMeIV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 572 gr (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 63
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 11.3
DXO Low light score 1014 521
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1410 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $699 $100