Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7c

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX1 versus Sony A7c, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1 (28MP) and the A7c (24MP) is pretty similar but the NX1 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1 was unveiled 7 years prior to the A7c which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX1 matches up versus the A7c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 & Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 enjoys 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) while the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX1 versus the A7c.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and A7c is 66 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and A7c.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX1 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.