Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A200

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was unveiled 5 years later than the A200 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX3000 matches up against the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 has outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX3000 against the A200.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and A200 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and A200.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX3000 to offer more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.