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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A450

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A450 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A450, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A450 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was launched 3 years after the A450 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A450

 Galaxy NX A450 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A450 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A450

 Galaxy NX A450 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers outside measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy NX against the A450.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and A450 is 82 and 65 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and A450.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy NX to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography info
Sony A450 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography details
Sony A450 Street photography details
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography information
Sony A450 Sports photography information
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (440 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Sony A450
68
great battery life (440 shots)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (495 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
60
great battery life (1,050 per charge)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
Sony A450 Landscape photography info
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,050 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sony A450
34
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
9
no video
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A450
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-06-20 2010-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HD TFT LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 560 gr (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 1050 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,300 $1,241