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Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump 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 NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1 (28MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1 was announced 2 years after the NEX-7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX1 scores vs the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony NEX-7

 NX1 NEX-7 
IntroducedSeptember 2014December 2011Newer by 34 months
Screen resolution1036k921kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung NX1

 NEX-7 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony NEX-7

 NX1 NEX-7 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 provides outer measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1 compared to the NEX-7.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and NEX-7 is 66 and 84 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and NEX-7.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung NX1 to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
amazing MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-7 Street photography advice
74
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than average (550g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography highlights
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
61
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (430 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1
Travel photography with Sony NEX-7
74
lighter than average (550g)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
amazing MP (28MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
70
better than average battery pack (430 CIPA)
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-7
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
amazing MP (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging factors
34
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than average (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony NEX-7
 Samsung NX1Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-15 2011-12-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 25
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lb) 400 gr (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 81
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 13.4
DXO Low light score 1363 1016
Other
Battery life 500 images 430 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,500 $699