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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A900
  • Later Model is Sony A99 II
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A99, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively close but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was announced 7 months later than the A99 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A99

 Galaxy NX A99 
IntroducedJune 2013December 2012Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A99 Galaxy NX 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A99

 Galaxy NX A99 
Focus manually More precise focus

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX and the A99.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A99 is 82 and 57 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and A99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A99 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
81
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography info
Sony A99 Street photography info
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (495g)
75
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
Sony A99 Sports photography info
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography information
Sony A99 Travel photography information
68
good battery (440 shots)
has focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (495 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
weather proofing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery pack (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging information
Sony A99 Vlogging information
34
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (495 grams)
76
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A99
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony SLT-A99
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-06-20 2012-12-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology HD TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 812 grams (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 440 shots 500 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots One 2
Price at release $1,300 $1,998