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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7c

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(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
  • Launched September 2014
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Introduced September 2020
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7c Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A7c

 NX1 A7c 
Screen resolution1036k922kCrisper screen (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung NX1

 A7c NX1 
IntroducedSeptember 2020September 2014More modern by 73 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A7c

 NX1 A7c 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7c size comparison

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

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography information
Sony A7c Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
78
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography info
Sony A7c Street photography info
74
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
excellent sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
88
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (740 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
excellent sensor resolution (28MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
86
better than average battery (740 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography details
Sony A7c Landscape photography details
78
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
excellent sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
88
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7c Vlogging highlights
34
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
86
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony A7c
 Samsung NX1Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Alpha A7c
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-15 2020-09-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6480 x 4320 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 693
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 122
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 509 gr (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 740 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1900 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,500 $1,800