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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX100 Comparison

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20 MP | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX100 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing NX200 and NX100, two Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by Samsung. Both cameras have APS-C sensors but Samsung NX200 has a 20.0 MP and Samsung NX100 has a 15.0 MP resolution. Samsung NX200 was introduced to market in February 2012 and Samsung NX100 was launched in September 2010. There is 18 months difference between NX200 and NX100 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger NX200, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung NX200 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-28
  • 20MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 7 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 223g. 117 x 63 x 36 mm
  • Replaced Samsung NX100 Compare

Samsung NX100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-09-14
  • 15MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 282g. 120 x 71 x 35 mm

Samsung NX200 was replaced by Samsung NX210. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX200
Samsung NX210 vs Samsung NX100

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Samsung NX200 over Samsung NX100
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 15 MP 33% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 3.0fps 4 fps faster
Weight
223 g vs 282 g 59 g lighter
Dynamic Range
12.6 vs 10.7 higher dynamic range
Low Light ISO
618 vs 563 better High ISO performance
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video


Reasons to choose Samsung NX100 over Samsung NX200
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Battery Life
420 shots vs 330 shots 90 more frames with a single charge
Sensor Pixel Area
26.02µm2 vs 18.48µm2 40% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic (Optional) vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
614k dots vs 614k dots High resolution screens
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX100: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung NX200 has external dimensions of 117 x 63 x 36 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 1.42″) and weighs 223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz) (including batteries). Samsung NX100 has external dimensions of 120 x 71 x 35 mm (4.72 x 2.8 x 1.38″) and weighs 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100. Samsung NX200 is 3mm narrower and 8mm shorter than Samsung NX100 but it is also 1mm thicker.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX100 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100.
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX100 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung NX200 is significantly lighter (59g ) than the Samsung NX100 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100 have the same Samsung NX lens mount and APS-C sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Samsung NX200 nor Samsung NX100 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX100: Sensor Comparison

Samsung NX200 has a 20.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Samsung NX100 has a 15.0MP APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DRIMe Engine processor.

Samsung NX200's sensor provides 5MP more than Samsung NX100's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the NX200 and NX100 sensor size comparison.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100 Cameras


Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

DxOMark Sensor Scores

Both Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100 sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, NX200 has scored 69, 7 points higher than NX100.

Model Overall Color Depth Dynamic Range Low-light ISO
Samsung NX200 69 22.6 bits 12.6 Evs 618 ISO
Samsung NX100 62 22.6 bits 10.7 Evs 563 ISO
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX100 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100 have the same Samsung NX lens mount and currently there are 32 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Samsung NX100 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. On the other hand, Samsung NX200 doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 7 lenses for Samsung NX mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Samsung NX200 Lenses # of Samsung NX100 Lenses
Standard Zoom 4 4
Standard Prime 5 5
Wideangle Zoom 1 1
Wideangle Prime 11 11
Telephoto Zoom 2 2
Telephoto Prime 3 3
SuperZoom 1 1
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 4 4
Macro Prime 1 1
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 32 32

Here are some of the most popular Samsung NX Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Samsung NX Mount Lenses for NX200 and NX100
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Samsung NX 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS Lens Samsung NX 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS
APS-C / DX 417gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung NX 16-50mm F2.0-2.8 S ED OIS Lens Samsung NX 16-50mm F2.0-2.8 S ED OIS
APS-C / DX 622gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung NX 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS Lens Samsung NX 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS
APS-C / DX 549gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung NX 30mm F2 Pancake Lens Samsung NX 30mm F2 Pancake
APS-C / DX 85gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS Lens Samsung NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
APS-C / DX 111gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung NX 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA Lens Samsung NX 60mm F2.8 Macro ED OIS SSA
APS-C / DX 389gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung NX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Lens Samsung NX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS
APS-C / DX 198gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S Lens Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S
APS-C / DX 920gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung NX200 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung NX100 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 15.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Samsung NX200 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung NX100 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Samsung NX200 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung NX100 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
15 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
15 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Samsung NX200 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Samsung NX100 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
223g
Medium size Body
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
282g
Medium size Body
Read the details

Samsung NX200 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung NX100 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 15.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX100: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX100 scores compare:

Samsung NX200
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #87 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #381 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Samsung NX100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #101 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #429 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Samsung NX200 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung NX100 in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX200 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Samsung NX200 Samsung NX100
Brand Samsung Samsung
Announced 2012-02-28 2010-09-14
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 23.5 x 15.7 mm 23.4 x 15.6 mm
Area 368.95mm2 365.04mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 15 megapixels
Max Resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 15 15
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Samsung NX Samsung NX
Number of Available Lenses 32 32
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 614k dots 614k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No Digital only
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync 1/180s 1/180s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 223g 282g
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm 120 x 71 x 35mm
Battery Life 330 shots 420 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Optional Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 69 62
DxO Color Depth 22.6 22.6
DxO Dynamic Range 12.6 10.7
DxO Low Light ISO 618 563
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