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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
86 Imaging
62 Features
84 Overall
70
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90 Imaging
61 Features
57 Overall
59

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2021
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-P7 (20MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The E-P7 was brought out 9 years after the NX200 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-P7 grades against the NX200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Samsung NX200

          

          

            
 E-P7 NX200 
LaunchedJune 2021February 2012More modern by 113 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Olympus E-P7

          

          

            
 NX200 E-P7 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX200

          

          

            
 E-P7 NX200 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display size
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P7 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P7 compared to the NX200.
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P7 and NX200 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P7 and NX200.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The E-P7 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more recent E-P7 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

            Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P7
Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
77
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW files
76
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-P7 Street photography info
Samsung NX200 Street photography info
86
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 very good high ISO (25,600)
73
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition (223g)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-P7 Sports photography features
Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
72
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lacks phase detect auto focus
55
 good  resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-P7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Travel photography highlights
86
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 good megapixels (20MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
68
 lighter than competition (223 grams)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
83
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
70
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 good  resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-P7
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
80
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
34
 comes with face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (223g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX200
 Olympus PEN E-P7Samsung NX200
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus PEN E-P7 Samsung NX200
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-09 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 121 15
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 118 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 223 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 360 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $800 $818