Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 IV

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Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 IV

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APS-C 369.7mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX200 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NX200.

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony RX100 IV Review.
How does it shoot? Sony RX100 IV in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the RX100 IV.
Compare Sony RX100 IV image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony RX100 IV conclusion.

Succeeded by the Samsung NX300
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Succeeded by the Sony RX100 V
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Differences

Samsung NX200 advantages over Sony RX100 IV

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.33 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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.
NX200 test data on DxO Mark RX100 IV test data on DxO Mark

618 vs 562 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Sony RX100 IV advantages over Samsung NX200

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~2.10 vs 3.6 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.16 vs 0.36 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster JPEG shooting
16.0 fps vs 6.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
40 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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

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Review Excerpt

Sleek, more professional camera design; faster autofocus system and burst modes; solid performance at high ISOs despite the bump up in megapixels.
Significantly more expensive than previous model; slow buffer clearing with RAW images; with kit lens attached, camera becomes less portable.
Read our Samsung NX200 Review

Vastly improved burst speeds with deep buffer; Great performance with very fast autofocus; Very high resolution gives lots of detail in good light; High ISO noise levels much better than most pocket camera rivals; High-quality 4K video with uncompressed HDMI out; Super-fast High Frame Rate video; Same great pocket-friendly design.
Pricey for a compact camera; JPEGs can look over-processed at higher ISOs; Lens doesn't offer as much telephoto reach; Battery life not as good as predecessor; 24-70mm-equivalent lens can feel limiting.
Read our Sony RX100 IV Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-C3

Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-C3

$600
APS-C

Shoots 1080p video
More pixels

$559
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3

Sony RX100 IV

Sony NEX-C3

$898
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$559
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 IV vs Sony NEX-C3

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-5N

$600
APS-C

More pixels
Bigger JPEG buffer

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5N

Sony RX100 IV

Sony NEX-5N

$898
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 IV vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-5R

$600
APS-C

More pixels

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R

Sony RX100 IV

Sony NEX-5R

$898
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 IV vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Sony RX100 III

Samsung NX200

Sony RX100 III

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$748
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 III

Sony RX100 IV

Sony RX100 III

$898
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Shoot 4K video

$748
1 inch

Compare Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX100 III

Compared to Sony RX100 V

Samsung NX200

Sony RX100 V

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$998
1 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Sony RX100 V

Sony RX100 IV

Sony RX100 V

$898
1 inch

Longer stills battery life

$998
1 inch

On-sensor phase detect
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony RX100 IV vs Sony RX100 V

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