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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6400

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6400 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A6400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 6 years before the A6400 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the A6400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A6400

 Galaxy NX A6400 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A6400 Galaxy NX 
IntroducedJanuary 2019June 2013Newer by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A6400

 Galaxy NX A6400 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX has physical 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) whilst the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the A6400.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and A6400 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and A6400.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A6400 to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy NX is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography factors
Sony A6400 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography advice
Sony A6400 Street photography advice
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (495 grams)
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Sony A6400
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
76
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
Sony A6400 Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (495 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
87
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography details
Sony A6400 Landscape photography details
73
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging information
Sony A6400 Vlogging information
34
touch screen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (495g)
80
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A6400
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha a6400
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-06-20 2019-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV Bionz X
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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 403 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,300 $898