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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 IV 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2021
  • Old Model is Sony A7 III
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX200 was brought out 10 years before the A7 IV which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the NX200 scores versus the A7 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A7 IV

 NX200 A7 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Samsung NX200

 A7 IV NX200 
LaunchedOctober 2021February 2012More modern by 117 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k614kCrisper screen (+826k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A7 IV

 NX200 A7 IV 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 IV has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX200 compared to the A7 IV.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and A7 IV is 90 and 61 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and A7 IV.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX200 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 IV will produce more detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged NX200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography advice
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (33MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Street photography camera
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Sports photography camera
55
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
84
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (33 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography info
Sony A7 IV Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
better than average battery power (600 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count excellent (33MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (33MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (600 shots)
has double storage slots
no liveview
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging advice
Sony A7 IV Vlogging advice
34
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
80
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A7 IV
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-02-28 2021-10-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 7008 x 4672
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 759
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 172
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lb) 699 grams (1.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 600 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $818 $2,500