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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A700

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A700 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 A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Newer Model is Sony A77
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A700 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 5 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Galaxy NX grades vs the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A700

 Galaxy NX A700 
LaunchedJune 2013December 2007Fresher by 67 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A700 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A700

 Galaxy NX A700 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX has outside 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) while the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the A700.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A700 is 82 and 58 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and A700.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy NX to result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography info
Sony A700 Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495g)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony A700 as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography factors
Sony A700 Travel photography factors
68
great battery life (440 shots)
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (495g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
49
weather proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Sony A700
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no liveview
resolution not great (12MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
Sony A700 Vlogging details
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A700
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-06-20 2007-12-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max 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 lbs) 768 gr (1.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery life 440 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at release $1,300 $1,000