Samsung NX200

128 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Image quality (19)
Lens (12)
Color (12)
Sensor (9)
Responsiveness (8)

Negative
Viewfinder (10)
Battery (6)
Shutter (2)
Features (1)
Low-light (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 128 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the sensor and performance. The lens and color are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the low light performance and value for money. Views are divided on the flash.

image quality, color, lens, performance, sensor

viewfinder, battery, shutter, value for money, low-light

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Compact System Cameras the Samsung NX200 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Samsung NX200 (with 18-55mm lens ,Black)

With excellent photo quality, solid performance, and a very nicely designed body, the Samsung NX200 distinguishes itself in an increasingly crowded field. But $900 still seems like a bit much to ask for a camera that's not at the front of its class on...

With excellent photos for a sub-$1,000 model and a nicely designed user interface, the Samsung NX200 is a compelling option for image-first photographers.

For its price, the NX200 feels light on important features; it lacks an option for a viewfinder, and it cries out for an articulated LCD. And while its shooting performance is fine, in-camera operations like playback and changing settings can get held...

The Samsung NX200's photo quality stands out from the crowd, but its performance and features -- while good -- don't merit its relatively high price.

Mar, 2012

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dpreview.com - SILVER AWARD

Expert review by: Lars Rehm with additional material by Richard Butl (dpreview.com)

Samsung NX200

The Samsung NX200 is the company's fifth NX camera but only the third body design, and represents a significant step up for the series. It's built around a completely new 20.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor and wrapped in the series' first all-metal body. The...

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Longer than usual processing times after taking raw shots ; Fairly aggressive noise reduction starts blurring detail at lower ISOs and mixes with high levels of chroma noise at higher sensitivities ; No live-view feed in continuous shooting ; No access...

The Samsung NX200 is an obvious choice for anyone who wants lots of pixels in a small package. The camera is slightly let down by long buffering times in raw mode and the JPEG engine's noise treatment at high sensitivities but overall the NX200 is a...

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by: TJ Donegan (digitalcamerainfo.com)

Samsung NX200Digital Camera Review

The Samsung NX200 is a major step forwards for the Samsung NX line of compact system cameras, with a 20.3-megapixel image sensor that will place it among the heaviest hitters in the category. The Samsung-designed sensor complements a number of smart,...

When you think about the big names in the interchangeable lens camera market, Samsung is surely not among the first to come to mind. With the sub-$1000 NX200, that deserves to change, as Samsung has produced a camera with image quality, performance,...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by: Zach Honig (engadget.com)

Samsung NX200

There are some cameras that we absolutely love, some we find downright disappointing and others that get the job done, albeit with mediocre results. Samsung's digital imaging devices typically fall within that last category -- they're moderately...

Excellent battery life ; 20.3 megapixel stills and 1080p video ; Accurate white balance and exposure

Expensive ; Limited lens selection ; Inconsistent focusing system

Samsung's NX200 is a worthy successor to the NX100, but its feature set doesn't justify the high price.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by: Benjamin "Zeus" Heide (bcchardware.com)

Samsung NX200 20.3MP ILC Camera

Samsung is one of the world's foremost electronics manufacturers with products ranging from drill ships, construction equipment to home appliances. Being involved in the computer industry, I would say that they are most well known for their TVs and...

APS-C large sized sensor ; Good auto focus and manual focus ; Very good noise reduction for a 20MP sensor ; Great resolution from the JPEG engine ; Good OIS ; Great feature set including, filters, frames, panorama and more ; Auto exposure bracketing...

No built-in flash ; Face detection not the greatest ; Clips to white fairly quickly, detail not recoverable in RAW ; Uses a Samsung proprietary NX lens mount ; No connector for external microphone ; No external viewfinder option ; Included Kit lens...

A couple of years ago, I never would have recommended a Samsung camera to a person who was serious about photography, but things have changed. The NX200 is proof that Samsung is getting serious about photography and they have really stepped up their...

Jun, 2012

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HARDWAREHEAVEN - RECOMMENDED

Expert review by: Stuart Davidson (hardwareheaven.com)

What is a CSC? featuring Samsung NX200

Today we will be taking a look at one of Samsung's high end CSC's to see how it differs from a point and shoot style device and the more traditional DSLR it looks to replace.

Hopefully by now you should have a better understanding of what Compact System Cameras offer and where they slot into the market when compared with point and shoot models along with DSLRs. Really the key point to take away is that with models such as...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by: George Schaub (shutterbug.com)

Samsung NX200: Lab Test Results & Comments

The Samsung NX200 is a Compact System Camera (CSC) with an interchangeable lens system. It is based on an APS-C-sized sensor and Samsung's NX-mount system, which currently comprises nine Samsung lenses. The range of lenses will be expanded this year,...

Compact and stylish retro design ; Very good color reproduction ; i-Function system for comfortable handling ; Optional GPS system available (mounted on accessory shoe)

Missing optical viewfinder

May, 2012

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Samsung NX200 Compact System Camera

For anybody other than a casual home photographer there usually comes a time when you're ready to upgrade your point and shoot camera to something "more". This is usually when you hit up the local electronics store and start browsing the extensive...

Great image quality ; High ISO (12800) makes for great low-light shooting without a flash ; HD 1080p video recording with stereo sound ; Included pop-up flash module ; i-Function button on the lens is a great convenience feature

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The NX200 is a fun little camera with outstanding performance and an ease of use that makes it feel natural in the hands of both seasoned photographers and amateurs who are looking to move away from a compact point and shoot camera to something a...

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by: Digital Camera-HQ (digitalcamera-hq.com)

Samsung NX200

Samsung's NX200 is its second mirrorless camera, the first being somewhat of a flop. The NX200 manages to fix all of the issues in its predecessor and, with a 20.3 megapixel sensor, captures an impressive amount of detail at lower ISOs. The noise...

Mar, 2012