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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A700

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A700 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX210
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Updated by Sony A77
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A700 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX200 versus Sony A700, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and A700 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX200 was unveiled 4 years after the A700 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX200 grades against the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A700

 NX200 A700 
LaunchedFebruary 2012December 2007More modern by 52 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung NX200

 A700 NX200 
Display resolution920k614kCrisper display (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A700

 NX200 A700 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX200 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX200 against the A700.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and A700 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and A700.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX200 to give you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Sony A700
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography information
Sony A700 Street photography information
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (223 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX200
Sports photography with Sony A700
55
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography information
Sony A700 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (223 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
49
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography info
Sony A700 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging info
Sony A700 Vlogging info
34
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
9
no video
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A700
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-02-28 2007-12-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 11
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 768g (1.69 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 11.9
DXO Low light score 618 581
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Two
Retail pricing $818 $1,000