Samsung NX1 vs Sony a1
66 Imaging
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90 Overall
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61 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony a1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony a1
NX1 | a1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung NX1
a1 | NX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2021 | September 2014 | Newer by 77 months | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 1036k | Crisper screen (+404k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony a1
NX1 | a1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Compare the Samsung NX1 and Sony a1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and a1 is 66 and 61 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony a1 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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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 |