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Samsung NX300 vs Sony H200

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung NX300 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX210
  • Updated by Samsung NX500
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony H200 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung NX300 versus Sony H200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very close but the NX300 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The NX300 was launched 11 months after the H200 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX300 scores against the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony H200

 NX300 H200 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2013More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k460kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung NX300

 H200 NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony H200

 NX300 H200 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300 versus Sony H200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX300 vs the H200.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and H200 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and H200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The NX300 has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The younger NX300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
37
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography information
Sony H200 Street photography information
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography highlights
Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
67
provides touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (240 shots)
heavier than average (530g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
Landscape photography with Sony H200
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than average (530g)
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony H200
 Samsung NX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-11-24 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 247 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 20cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3" 3"
Resolution of screen 768k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID BP1130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $750 $250