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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A380

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A380 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 A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • Refreshed by Sony A390
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A380 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A380, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A380 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 3 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the A380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A380

 Galaxy NX A380 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2009More recent by 47 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A380 Galaxy NX 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A380

 Galaxy NX A380 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX has exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the A380.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A380 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A380 is 82 and 68 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and A380.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy NX to produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography info
Sony A380 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sony A380
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (495 grams)
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
Sony A380 Sports photography advice
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Sony A380
68
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography factors
Sony A380 Landscape photography factors
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging highlights
Sony A380 Vlogging highlights
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (495g)
9
can't record video
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A380
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-06-20 2009-08-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lbs) 519 gr (1.14 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life 440 photos 500 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,300 $899