- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 20.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
- 2/3 inch 58.1mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Samsung NX200 advantages over Fujifilm X20
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Larger sensor
APS-C
vs
2/3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 4.33
vs
2.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Thinner
36 mm
vs
56 mm
Thinner
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More dots on screen
614k
vs
460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
20.3
vs
12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Fujifilm X20 advantages over Samsung NX200
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Focus peaking
Peaker
vs
Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Less expensive
$600 vs
$900 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Higher max flash sync
1/1000
vs
1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps
vs
6.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Review Excerpt
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Sleek, more professional camera design; faster autofocus system and burst modes; solid performance at high ISOs despite the bump up in megapixels.
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Significantly more expensive than previous model; slow buffer clearing with RAW images; with kit lens attached, camera becomes less portable.
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Read our Samsung NX200 Review
The Competition
Compared to Sony NEX-C3
Samsung
NX200
Sony
NEX-C3
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Shoots 1080p video
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More pixels
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Lens selection
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Less expensive
-
Focus peaking
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Sony NEX-5N
Samsung
NX200
Sony
NEX-5N
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More pixels
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Bigger JPEG buffer
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Lens selection
-
Less expensive
-
Less expensive
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Fujifilm X10
Samsung
NX200
Fujifilm
X10
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
-
Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm
X20
Fujifilm
X10
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Focus peaking
-
In-camera panoramas
Compared to Sony NEX-5R
Samsung
NX200
Sony
NEX-5R
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Lens selection
-
Focus peaking
-
Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Fujifilm X30
Samsung
NX200
Fujifilm
X30
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
-
Focus peaking
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm
X20
Fujifilm
X30
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Tiltable Screen
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Built-in Wi-Fi
