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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung NX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and NX1 (28MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was manufactured 15 months earlier than the NX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Galaxy NX scores against the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung NX1

 Galaxy NX NX1 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 NX1 Galaxy NX 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2013More recent by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k922kClearer display (+114k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX1

 Galaxy NX NX1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX against the NX1.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and NX1 is 82 and 66 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and NX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1 to render extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Galaxy NX will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
high resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography features
Samsung NX1 Street photography features
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
74
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (550 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
Samsung NX1 Sports photography details
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (440 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
high resolution (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography features
Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
68
good battery (440 per charge)
includes touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (495g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than competitors in class (550 grams)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
high resolution (28MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography info
73
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
high resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX1
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung NX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung NX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-06-20 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Available lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 440 photos 500 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,300 $1,500