Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-7
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
60
84 Imaging
64 Features
71 Overall
66
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
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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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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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 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung NX200
| NEX-7 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
| Samsung NX200 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
