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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S II

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S II Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy NX was manufactured 3 years before the A7S II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A7S II

 Galaxy NX A7S II 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A7S II Galaxy NX 
RevealedOctober 2015June 2013More recent by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k922kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7S II

 Galaxy NX A7S II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the A7S II.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A7S II is 82 and 68 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and A7S II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Galaxy NX will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S II Portrait photography advice
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
68
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495g)
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Sony A7S II
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Sony A7S II
68
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (495g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
49
weather proof
terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Sony A7S II
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
Sony A7S II Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7S II
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-06-20 2015-10-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
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 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 169
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 627 grams (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 Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 440 images 370 images
Battery format 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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,300 $2,767