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Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX300
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX500 and Sony HX200V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was introduced 2 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX500 scores vs the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony HX200V

 NX500 HX200V 
IntroducedFebruary 2015May 2012Fresher by 34 months
Screen resolution1036k922kSharper screen (+114k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung NX500

 HX200V NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony HX200V

 NX500 HX200V 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX500 versus the HX200V.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and HX200V is 87 and 66 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and HX200V.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX500 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX500 will show more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent NX500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX500
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
80
has manual focus
fantastic MP (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography factors
Sony HX200V Sports photography factors
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
better than average battery (450 shots)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (583g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX200V Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
fantastic MP (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
27
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony HX200V
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-06 2012-05-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6480 x 4320 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,036k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.40 m
Flash options Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format H.265 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287g (0.63 lbs) 583g (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 450 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $800 $480