Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony a1

Here is a complete review of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony a1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was released 8 years before the a1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy NX scores against the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers outside 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) while the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony a1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX against the a1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and a1 is 82 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and a1.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony a1 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy NX will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.