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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the A7c (24MP) is pretty well matched but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy NX was brought out 8 years earlier than the A7c and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A7c

 Galaxy NX A7c 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A7c Galaxy NX 
RevealedSeptember 2020June 2013More recent by 88 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7c

 Galaxy NX A7c 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution922k922kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers 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 A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the A7c.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and A7c is 82 and 78 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and A7c.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7c will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Galaxy NX is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
Sony A7c Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
Sony A7c Street photography factors
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (495 grams)
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
Sony A7c Sports photography details
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (740 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography info
Sony A7c Travel photography info
68
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (495g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
86
great battery power (740 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography information
Sony A7c Landscape photography information
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging information
Sony A7c Vlogging information
34
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (495g)
86
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7c
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha A7c
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-06-20 2020-09-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 122
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 509 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images 740 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,300 $1,800