Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Announced February 2014
- Newer Model is Sony A7R II
Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Samsung NX1 and Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and A7R (36MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NX1 was unveiled 8 months later than the A7R and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX1 grades against the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A7R
NX1 | A7R | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | February 2014 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung NX1
A7R | NX1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 1036k | Clearer screen (+194k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A7R
NX1 | A7R | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX1 and Sony A7R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 versus the A7R.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and A7R is 66 and 78 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and A7R.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R will give you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX1 | Sony Alpha A7R |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe 5 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28MP | 36MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 25 |
Cross type focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,036k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 15.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) | 465 grams (1.03 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 83 | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | 25.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1363 | 2746 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 340 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $1,500 | $1,898 |