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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R IV
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Here is a complete review of the Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX200 was revealed 6 years before the A7R III and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX200 grades against the A7R III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A7R III

 NX200 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung NX200

 A7R III NX200 
ReleasedOctober 2017February 2012Fresher by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k614kClearer screen (+826k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A7R III

 NX200 A7R III 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 provides outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX200 against the A7R III.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and A7R III is 90 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and A7R III.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX200 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R III will give you more detail because of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older NX200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R III Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
86
focusing manually
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (223g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony A7R III
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (650 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R III Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
74
great battery pack (650 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is amazing (42MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography information
Sony A7R III Landscape photography information
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (223g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
37
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A7R III
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-28 2017-10-25
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 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 425
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 657g (1.45 pounds)
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 69 100
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 14.7
DXO Low light score 618 3523
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 650 pictures
Battery form 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 Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots One Dual
Price at release $818 $2,800