Samsung NX200 review – A hybrid with purpose
By David Newton - Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Camera Review| Introduction | Measurement | Comparisons | Conclusion |
Launched in September 2011, the Samsung NX200 marks a significant point in the NX line because it features an all-new APS-C CMOS sensor with 20.3megapixels. Among the hybrid cameras, this is about as big as sensors currently get, so Samsung are aiming at the high ground, a fact confirmed by the premium feel all-metal body – a first in the NX-series.
The NX200 could be perceived as a slightly confusing object – unlike almost every other manufacturer, Samsung have not offered basic modes for beginners and advanced modes for more experienced photographers. Instead, they have gone with one approach applied across all modes. Dubbed “Smart Panel” it provides quick and simple access to all the shooting settings that you’ll want to use regularly.
The sensor resolution is high too – at 20.3megapixels, it rivals many DSLR cameras in terms of pixel count. And Samsung have given it the ability to shoot at 7fps. Again, this is better than most DSLR cameras can achieve.
The 3inch AMOLED display is another highlight that makes viewing the screen easier in bright sunlight – an important consideration for hybrid cameras that don’t feature a traditional viewfinder.
An ISO range that extends to 12,800 puts the NX200 to the top of the class in terms of specification. But with such a high resolution for an APS-C sensor, let’s see how it fared in the lab tests.
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Added by ContaxRTS3 |
March 02
Incomplete comparison
It is become a sad joke... What about Fuji ? There are out for a long time, and the only ones not to be tested. What's wrong ? Where is your credibility with such a miss ?
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Added by Emilie_DxOMark |
March 04
Re: Incomplete comparison
Hi,
Thanks for your interest in DxOMark. If you are referring to the Fuji X cameras, you probably know that they do not use a Bayer matrix but a “X-Trans” matrix. We will try to test this sensor, but although we try to respond to your requests to provide tests for specific camera models, there are no plans for doing it in the short term. Best regards, The DxOMark Team Reply |
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Added by ContaxRTS3 |
March 05
Re: Incomplete comparison
Hi,
Thanks for answering. I don't know the details of your protocol, but I don't understand why the X-trans matrix prevents you to test it in usual way. Still, this fact means than no APS-C format product from Fuji can be tested, which is sad. But, again, thanks for the reply. Reply |
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Added by iamsam |
February 27
11 lenses including 3 pancakes
To set the record straight - there are 11 current NX lenses including 3 pancakes. One wonders when this article was actually written...
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Added by Emilie_DxOMark |
March 05
Re: 11 lenses including 3 pancakes
Hello,
Thanks for your interest in DxOMark. The NX lenses are now planned so the first results should be available in few week. Best regards, The DxOMark team Reply |
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Added by lastras |
February 27
Ouch
Awful sensor and cooked files to make it even worse
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Added by Toshik |
February 27
Re: OuchQuote: <div id="linkdxomark">This a comment for <a href="http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Camera-Sensor-Database/Samsung/NX-200">this page on the website</a></div>Awful sensor and cooked files to make it even worse Reply |
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Added by iamsam |
February 27
Re: OuchQuote: <div id="linkdxomark">This a comment for <a href="http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Camera-Sensor-Database/Samsung/NX-200">this page on the website</a></div>Awful sensor and cooked files to make it even worse The score seems to say otherwise ... compared to other mirrorless cameras announced in the same period of time (many months ago, by the way) only the NEX sensor was better. Reply |
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