Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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57 Imaging
69 Features
88 Overall
76
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A99
Galaxy NX | A99 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | December 2012 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
A99 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A99
Galaxy NX | A99 | |||
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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).
Compare the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A99 is 82 and 57 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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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 |