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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX1

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX1 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony QX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was announced 14 months before the QX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Galaxy NX grades versus the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony QX1

 Galaxy NX QX1 
Screen dimension4.8""Bigger screen (+4.8")
Screen resolution922k0kCrisper screen (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 QX1 Galaxy NX 
ReleasedSeptember 2014June 2013More modern by 14 months

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony QX1

 Galaxy NX QX1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got external dimensions 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 QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the QX1.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and QX1 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and QX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Galaxy NX is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Sony QX1
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography info
Sony QX1 Street photography info
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495 grams)
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Sony QX1
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
56
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
Sony QX1 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery life (440 shots)
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
71
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
has touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography details
Sony QX1 Landscape photography details
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 shots)
small screen (")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging highlights
Sony QX1 Vlogging highlights
34
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495 grams)
32
has touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony QX1
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha QX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha QX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2013-06-20 2014-09-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches -
Display resolution 922k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
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 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 495g (1.09 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 440 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,300 $500