Samsung NX300M vs Sony A200

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A200 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX300M was released 4 years after the A200 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX300M scores against the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX300M versus the A200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A200 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and A200.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX300M to give you more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern NX300M is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.