Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7S

Following is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX1 versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and A7S (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The NX1 was released 6 months after the A7S and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX1 matches up versus the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 and Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 comes with outside 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 A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1 versus Sony A7S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX1 against the A7S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and A7S is 66 and 77 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and A7S.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.