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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony S980

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony S980 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony S980 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony S980, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and S980 (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 4 years after the S980 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the S980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony S980

 Galaxy NX S980 
RevealedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 S980 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony S980

 Galaxy NX S980 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the S980.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony S980 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and S980 is 82 and 94 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and S980.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Sony S980
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sony S980
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Sony S980
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
17
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Sony S980
68
great battery life (440 CIPA)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S980 as a Landscape photography camera
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging highlights
Sony S980 Vlogging highlights
34
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495g)
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony S980
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-20 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,300 $300