Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c
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76 Overall
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76 Features
88 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A7c
Galaxy NX | A7c | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung Galaxy NX
A7c | Galaxy NX | |||
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Revealed | September 2020 | June 2013 | More recent by 88 months | |
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A7c
Galaxy NX | A7c | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A7c Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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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 |