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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7S

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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 A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S II
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7S Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A7S

 NX1 A7S 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung NX1

 A7S NX1 
Screen resolution1230k1036kSharper screen (+194k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A7S

 NX1 A7S 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014April 2014Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7S size comparison

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

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (489g)
very good high ISO (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7S Sports photography highlights
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography info
Sony A7S Travel photography info
74
lighter than others in class (550g)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
amazing megapixels (28MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
58
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
environment proof
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
amazing megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (409,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging advice
Sony A7S Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
lighter than others in class (550g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (489g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony A7S
 Samsung NX1Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Alpha A7S
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-15 2014-04-06
Body design 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 25600 409600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 25
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 489g (1.08 lbs)
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 score 83 87
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 13.2
DXO Low light score 1363 3702
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 360 pictures
Battery form 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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,500 $1,998