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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released June 2013
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7S II
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A7S

 Galaxy NX A7S 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A7S Galaxy NX 
IntroducedApril 2014June 2013More recent by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k922kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7S

 Galaxy NX A7S 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
Sony A7S Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
68
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography advice
Sony A7S Street photography advice
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (489 grams)
good ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
Sony A7S Sports photography details
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (440 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (360 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography information
Sony A7S Travel photography information
68
great battery (440 CIPA)
supports touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
58
lighter than competitors in class (489g)
weather sealing
low battery life (360 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (409,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sony A7S
34
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495g)
34
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (489 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7S
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha A7S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-06-20 2014-04-06
Body design 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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 no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 489 grams (1.08 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 rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 440 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,300 $1,998