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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Older Model is Sony A7 II
  • Successor is Sony A7 IV
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 III Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX200 versus Sony A7 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is fairly well matched but the NX200 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was launched 7 years before the A7 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX200 scores versus the A7 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A7 III

 NX200 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung NX200

 A7 III NX200 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2012Fresher by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A7 III

 NX200 A7 III 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX200 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX200 compared to the A7 III.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and A7 III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and A7 III.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX200 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 III will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older NX200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
84
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography details
Sony A7 III Street photography details
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (223g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
Sony A7 III Sports photography features
55
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (610 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography features
Sony A7 III Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (223 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
73
great battery life (610 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 III Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (610 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging factors
Sony A7 III Vlogging factors
34
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (223g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A7 III
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha A7 III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-28 2018-02-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 96
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 14.7
DXO Low light score 618 3730
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 610 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One Two
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