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Samsung NX300M vs Sony H200

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Released January 2013
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 NX300M vs Sony H200 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX300M and Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NX300M (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was introduced very close to the H200 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX300M grades against the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony H200

 NX300M H200 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k460kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung NX300M

 H200 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony H200

 NX300M H200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M has got external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX300M versus the H200.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and H200 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and H200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The NX300M provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
Sony H200 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography advice
Sony H200 Street photography advice
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
Travel photography with Sony H200
66
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography details
Sony H200 Landscape photography details
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging highlights
Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (530 grams)
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony H200
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-03 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 247 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 20cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 768 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 530 grams (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 not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $250