Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7R IV

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.