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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced November 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A7
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 III
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX1 versus Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1 (28MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is fairly comparable but the NX1 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was announced 2 months earlier than the A7 II so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX1 grades versus the A7 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A7 II

 NX1 A7 II 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Samsung NX1

 A7 II NX1 
Display resolution1230k1036kClearer display (+194k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A7 II

 NX1 A7 II 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014November 2014Same generation
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 has got physical dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 versus the A7 II.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and A7 II is 66 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and A7 II.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1 will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
80
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography features
Sony A7 II Street photography features
74
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count excellent (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
bad battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
Sony A7 II Travel photography features
74
lighter than average in class (550g)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 II Landscape photography details
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7 II Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony A7 II
 Samsung NX1Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-09-15 2014-11-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 117
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 599 grams (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 90
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 13.6
DXO Low light score 1363 2449
Other
Battery life 500 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,500 $1,456