Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R II
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R II Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced June 2015
- Previous Model is Sony A7R
- Replacement is Sony A7R III
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R II Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7R II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Galaxy NX was launched 24 months prior to the A7R II which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the A7R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A7R II
Galaxy NX | A7R II | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung Galaxy NX
A7R II | Galaxy NX | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | June 2013 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7R II
Galaxy NX | A7R II | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys external dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7R II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX and the A7R II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and A7R II is 82 and 68 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and A7R II.
All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R II will offer more detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy NX is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R II Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha A7R II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha A7R II |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-06-20 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 42MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7974 x 5316 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 399 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HD TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
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 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 495 gr (1.09 lbs) | 625 gr (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 98 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3434 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | 290 shots |
Form 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,300 | $2,913 |