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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S III 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Replaced the Sony A7S II
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX200 and Sony A7S III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The NX200 was revealed 9 years prior to the A7S III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX200 matches up against the A7S III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A7S III

 NX200 A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Samsung NX200

 A7S III NX200 
ReleasedJuly 2020February 2012More recent by 102 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k614kCrisper display (+826k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A7S III

 NX200 A7S III 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display size

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 features 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 A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX200 compared to the A7S III.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and A7S III is 90 and 61 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and A7S III.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX200 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX200 will offer extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older NX200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7S III Portrait photography factors
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography factors
Sony A7S III Street photography factors
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Sports photography camera
55
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography factors
Sony A7S III Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
70
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S III Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
77
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
two card slots
low MP (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging advice
Sony A7S III Vlogging advice
34
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A7S III
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-28 2020-07-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 759
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lb) 699 gr (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 Overall rating 69 85
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 13.3
DXO Low light rating 618 2993
Other
Battery life 330 photos 600 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FZ100
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 Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 2
Cost at release $818 $3,499