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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the A7 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was launched 7 months before the A7 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A7

 Galaxy NX A7 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A7 Galaxy NX 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2013More modern by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k922kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7

 Galaxy NX A7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with external dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX and the A7.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and A7 is 82 and 78 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and A7.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy NX is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography factors
Sony A7 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography details
Sony A7 Street photography details
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (474g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Sony A7
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (440 shots)
offers focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (495g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (474g)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (340 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
Sony A7 Landscape photography info
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging info
Sony A7 Vlogging info
34
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495g)
35
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (474g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha A7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-06-20 2014-01-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HD TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lb) 474 gr (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,300 $798