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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A68

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A65
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A68 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A68, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was announced 3 years before the A68 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A68

 Galaxy NX A68 
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A68 Galaxy NX 
RevealedNovember 2015June 2013More recent by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A68

 Galaxy NX A68 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX features outer dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A68 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the A68.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A68 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and A68 is 82 and 64 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and A68.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A68 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Galaxy NX is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
Sony A68 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sony A68
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (440 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery life (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography info
Sony A68 Travel photography info
68
good battery life (440 per charge)
includes touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (495 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
54
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (510 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography factors
Sony A68 Landscape photography factors
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery life (510 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sony A68
34
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A68
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony SLT-A68
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-06-20 2015-11-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
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 area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 610 grams (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 510 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,300 $581