Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX200V
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced November 2013
- Older Model is Samsung NX210
- Refreshed by Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched May 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX100V
- Later Model is Sony HX300
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Following is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX300 and Sony HX200V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly close but the NX300 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe NX300 was brought out 19 months after the HX200V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX300 grades vs the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony HX200V
| NX300 | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2013 |  | May 2012 | More modern by 19 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung NX300
| HX200V | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 768k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony HX200V
| NX300 | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX300 versus the HX200V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and HX200V is 86 and 66 respectively.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and HX200V.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX300 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger NX300 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
| Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-11-24 | 2012-05-11 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 247 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Total lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3.3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 768 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 331 grams (0.73 pounds) | 583 grams (1.29 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| 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 pictures | 450 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $750 | $480 |