Samsung NX300 vs Sony A200

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX300 and Sony A200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and A200 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX300 was manufactured 5 years after the A200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX300 grades vs the A200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300 vs the A200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and A200 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and A200.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX300 to provide more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher NX300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.