Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R IV
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Launched June 2013
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- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Succeeded the Sony A7R III
- Refreshed by Sony A7R V
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R IV Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Galaxy NX was announced 7 years before the A7R IV and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the A7R IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A7R IV
Galaxy NX | A7R IV | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung Galaxy NX
A7R IV | Galaxy NX | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | June 2013 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 922k | Crisper screen (+518k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7R IV
Galaxy NX | A7R IV | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys exterior measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the A7R IV.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A7R IV is 82 and 62 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and A7R IV.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with more detail with its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Galaxy NX will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-06-20 | 2019-07-16 |
Physical type | 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 | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 9504 x 6336 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 567 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HD TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495g (1.09 pounds) | 665g (1.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3344 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 670 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Retail pricing | $1,300 | $3,498 |