Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 III
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX200 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A7 III
NX200 | A7 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung NX200
A7 III | NX200 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | February 2012 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 614k | Sharper display (+308k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A7 III
NX200 | A7 III | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Samsung NX200 versus Sony A7 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $818 | $1,998 |