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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A390

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A380
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A390 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A390, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A390 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was announced 2 years later than the A390 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the A390 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A390

 Galaxy NX A390 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2010More recent by 36 months
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A390 Galaxy NX 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A390

 Galaxy NX A390 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the A390.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A390 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A390 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and A390.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy NX to offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Galaxy NX should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
Sony A390 Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography features
Sony A390 Street photography features
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography factors
Sony A390 Sports photography factors
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 shots)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
Sony A390 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
53
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A390 as a Landscape photography camera
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging advice
Sony A390 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A390
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-06-20 2010-07-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 lb) 549g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life 440 shots 230 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,300 $500