Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX200
Portability
86 Imaging
63 Features
84 Overall
71
86 Imaging
63 Features
84 Overall
71
Portability
90 Imaging
61 Features
57 Overall
59
90 Imaging
61 Features
57 Overall
59
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
(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)
(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
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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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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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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P7 & Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P7 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Samsung NX200
| E-P7 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2021 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 113 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Crisper 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 dimensions | 3.00" |  | 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P7
Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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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Olympus E-P7 Street photography info
Samsung NX200 Street photography info
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)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (223g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-P7 Sports photography features
Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
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
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Olympus E-P7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Travel photography highlights
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lighter than competition (223 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
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
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 with Olympus E-P7
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
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
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
| Olympus PEN E-P7 | Samsung 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 |