Sony DSLR-A200 vs Samsung NX1000

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Sony DSLR-A200 vs Samsung NX1000

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Sony DSLR-A200 Review.
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APS-C 369.7mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A200 advantages over Samsung NX1000

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$600 vs $700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 4.33 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

750 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 77 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Less shutter lag
0.19 vs 0.60 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Wider angle kit lens
27 mm vs 30 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens

Samsung NX1000 advantages over Sony DSLR-A200

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NX1000 test data on DxO Mark DSLR-A200 test data on DxO Mark

840 vs 521 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
37 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
922k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.2 fps vs 2.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K200D

Sony DSLR-A200

Pentax K200D

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Pentax K200D

Samsung NX1000

Pentax K200D

$413
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher effective ISO

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Pentax K200D

Compared to Nikon D60

Sony DSLR-A200

Nikon D60

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Nikon D60

Samsung NX1000

Nikon D60

$413
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher effective ISO

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Nikon D60

Compared to Sony DSLR-A300

Sony DSLR-A200

Sony DSLR-A300

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
More viewfinder magnification

$563
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Samsung NX1000

Sony DSLR-A300

$413
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher effective ISO

$563
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Sony DSLR-A200

Sony NEX-3N

$470
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Sony NEX-3N

Samsung NX1000

Sony NEX-3N

$413
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony DSLR-A200

Samsung NX1100

$470
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Samsung NX1100

Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1100

$413
APS-C

$450
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX1100

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