Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-7
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX100
- Newer Model is Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released December 2011

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The NX200 was unveiled 3 months later than the NEX-7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX200 scores against the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony NEX-7
NX200 | NEX-7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung NX200
NEX-7 | NX200 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony NEX-7
NX200 | NEX-7 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | December 2011 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX200 and the NEX-7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and NEX-7 is 90 and 84 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and NEX-7.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-7 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX200 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2011-12-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Total lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 614k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223g (0.49 pounds) | 400g (0.88 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 69 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 618 | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 430 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $818 | $699 |