Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-7
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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84 Imaging
63 Features
71 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony NEX-7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Galaxy NX was brought out 19 months after the NEX-7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Galaxy NX scores against the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony NEX-7
Galaxy NX | NEX-7 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | December 2011 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
NEX-7 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony NEX-7
Galaxy NX | NEX-7 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got 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) and the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony NEX-7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the NEX-7.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and NEX-7 is 82 and 84 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and NEX-7.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-7 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-06-20 | 2011-12-13 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMe IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | HD TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 495g (1.09 lb) | 400g (0.88 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 81 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 430 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,300 | $699 |