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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7S II
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The NX200 was revealed 3 years before the A7S which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX200 scores vs the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A7S

 NX200 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung NX200

 A7S NX200 
RevealedApril 2014February 2012Newer by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k614kClearer display (+616k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A7S

 NX200 A7S 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX200 vs the A7S.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and A7S is 90 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and A7S.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX200 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX200 will result in more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged NX200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography information
Sony A7S Portrait photography information
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
68
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography features
Sony A7S Street photography features
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (489 grams)
above average high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
Sony A7S Sports photography features
55
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (360 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX200
Travel photography with Sony A7S
68
lighter than average (223 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than competitors in class (489 grams)
environment proof
bad battery (360 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
66
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging details
Sony A7S Vlogging details
34
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (223g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
34
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (489 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A7S
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha A7S
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-28 2014-04-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 489 gr (1.08 lbs)
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 rating 69 87
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 13.2
DXO Low light rating 618 3702
Other
Battery life 330 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $818 $1,998