Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 9 months before the A7S so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX against the A7S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A7S is 82 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and A7S.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy NX will deliver more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Galaxy NX is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.