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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX7V

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony HX7V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 24 months later than the HX7V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony HX7V

 Galaxy NX HX7V 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 HX7V Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX7V

 Galaxy NX HX7V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides outer dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the HX7V.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and HX7V is 82 and 92 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and HX7V.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Galaxy NX provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography factors
Sony HX7V Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography factors
Sony HX7V Travel photography factors
68
good battery life (440 CIPA)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (495g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
67
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
Sony HX7V Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX7V
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-20 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HD TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,300 $499