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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX210
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX200, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and NX200 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was manufactured 6 years after the NX200 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z7 grades against the NX200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung NX200

 Z7 NX200 
RevealedAugust 2018February 2012More modern by 79 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kCrisper screen (+1486k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Nikon Z7

 NX200 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX200

 Z7 NX200 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z7 versus the NX200.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and NX200 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and NX200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will give you greater detail due to its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Z7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Samsung NX200 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (330 per charge)
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography advice
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery (330 per charge)
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
34
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX200
 Nikon Z7Samsung NX200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung NX200
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 493 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 223g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 69
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 12.6
DXO Low light rating 2668 618
Other
Battery life 330 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $2,797 $818