Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-7

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.