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Samsung NX1 vs Sony a1

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Samsung NX1 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony a1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX1 and Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and a1 (50MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was manufactured 7 years prior to the a1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX1 matches up vs the a1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony a1

 NX1 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung NX1

 a1 NX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021September 2014Newer by 77 months
Screen resolution1440k1036kCrisper screen (+404k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony a1

 NX1 a1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 has outside measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 against the a1.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and a1 is 66 and 61 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and a1.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony a1 will render extra detail due to its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography information
Sony a1 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
89
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/400s)
MP count great (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography information
Sony a1 Street photography information
74
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition (550 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a1 as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
91
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (530 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography info
Sony a1 Travel photography info
74
lighter than competition (550g)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count great (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
74
good battery life (530 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count great (50 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a1 as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count great (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (530 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
Sony a1 Vlogging details
34
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
lighter than competition (550g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
37
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony a1
 Samsung NX1Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Alpha a1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-09-15 2021-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 50MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 759
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 133
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 9,437 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/400s
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 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video format H.265 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 737 grams (1.62 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 530 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1900 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at release $1,500 $6,498