Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R III

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7R III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.