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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7R II
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and A7R (36MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The NX200 was launched 23 months before the A7R making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX200 matches up vs the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A7R

 NX200 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung NX200

 A7R NX200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k614kCrisper display (+616k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A7R

 NX200 A7R 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NX200 versus the A7R.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and A7R is 90 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and A7R.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX200 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R will render greater detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older NX200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R Portrait photography factors
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
84
has manual focus
excellent MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (223 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (465g)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
55
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (340 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (223 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition in class (465g)
environment proofing
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
low battery (340 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
Sony A7R Vlogging information
34
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
36
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A7R
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha A7R
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-02-28 2014-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 465g (1.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 95
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 14.1
DXO Low light score 618 2746
Other
Battery life 330 shots 340 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $818 $1,898