Samsung NX30 vs Sony H200

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX30 versus Sony H200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty close but the NX30 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was launched 12 months later than the H200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX30 scores vs the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX30 comes with external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX30 versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX30 versus the H200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and H200 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and H200.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The NX30 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The newer NX30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.