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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R III
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R V
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung NX1 and Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was launched 5 years earlier than the A7R IV which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX1 scores versus the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A7R IV

 NX1 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung NX1

 A7R IV NX1 
RevealedJuly 2019September 2014Newer by 58 months
Display resolution1440k1036kClearer display (+404k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A7R IV

 NX1 A7R IV 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the NX1 vs the A7R IV.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and A7R IV is 66 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and A7R IV.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R IV will give you more detail utilizing its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged NX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
high MP (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
88
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Street photography highlights
74
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (550g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1
Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (670 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography advice
Sony A7R IV Travel photography advice
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
high MP (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
74
good battery life (670 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
fantastic resolution (61MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography details
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography details
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
high MP (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (670 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
34
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
37
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung NX1Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-15 2019-07-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 28 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 567
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,036k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 665g (1.47 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 99
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 14.8
DXO Low light rating 1363 3344
Other
Battery life 500 photos 670 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1900 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single 2
Retail cost $1,500 $3,498