Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX200

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung NX20 and the Samsung NX200, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Samsung NX20 was introduced in April 2012 and Samsung NX200 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX20 over Samsung NX200.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX200 over Samsung NX20.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX200 have 3.0" screens with 614k dot resolution. Samsung NX20 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Samsung NX200 has a Fixed screen

Viewfinder

Samsung NX20 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 1.04x (0.69x 35mm equivalent) magnification.Samsung NX200 does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

Samsung NX20 features a 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Samsung NX200 features a 20 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Samsung NX20 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2736 x 1824, 2640 x 2640, 2000 x 2000, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1152, 1024 x 1024 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung NX200 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2736 x 1824, 2640 x 2640, 2000 x 2000, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1152, 1024 x 1024 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Cameras have Samsung NX lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Samsung NX20 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX200 nothing can be done. On Samsung NX200 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX20 nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Samsung NX20

Samsung NX20 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Samsung NX20 comes with BP1130 battery pack with battery life of 360 shots and Samsung NX200 comes with BC1030 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Samsung NX20, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX200. Samsung NX20 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps. Samsung NX200 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.

Flash

Samsung NX20 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 11.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Samsung NX200 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Accessory hot shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

Samsung NX20 body has dimensions of 122 x 90 x 40 mm (4.8 x 3.54 x 1.57") and Samsung NX200 body has dimensions of 117 x 63 x 36 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 1.42"). Samsung NX20 weighs 341 g (0.75 lb / 12.03 oz) and Samsung NX200 weighs 223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz).

Samsung NX20

Samsung NX200

122 mm

90 mm

117 mm

63 mm

90 mm

63 mm

40 mm

36 mm