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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A65

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A65 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 A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released November 2011
  • Later Model is Sony A68
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A65 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A65, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was brought out 20 months after the A65 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A65

 Galaxy NX A65 
ReleasedJune 2013November 2011Newer by 20 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A65 Galaxy NX 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A65

 Galaxy NX A65 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX against the A65.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A65 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and A65 is 82 and 64 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and A65.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony A65 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
Sony A65 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography details
Sony A65 Street photography details
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (495g)
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography info
Sony A65 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery power (440 shots)
supports touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (495 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Sony A65
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sony A65
34
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (495g)
78
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A65
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony SLT-A65
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-06-20 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 622 grams (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life 440 images 560 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $1,300 $700