Samsung NX1 vs Sony a3500
Portability
66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
76
66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
76
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
59
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
59
Samsung NX1 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Launched September 2014
Sony a3500
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Older Model is Sony A3000
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Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX1 and Sony a3500, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and a3500 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
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Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX1 matches up versus the a3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 & Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony a3500
| NX1 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung NX1
| a3500 | NX1 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony a3500
| NX1 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | March 2014 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 features outside measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX1 and Sony a3500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX1 and the a3500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and a3500 is 66 and 69 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and a3500.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1 to give you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography info
Sony a3500 Portrait photography info
has manual focus
excellent MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (411g)
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Sony a3500 Sports photography factors
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
Sony a3500 Travel photography details
lighter than others in class (550g)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
excellent MP (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
better than average battery life (470 shots)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony a3500 Landscape photography highlights
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
excellent MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
Sony a3500 Vlogging factors
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (411 grams)
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
| Samsung NX1 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX1 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2014-03-21 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIMe 5 | BIONZ image |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | 25 |
| Cross focus points | 153 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 15.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
| Flash modes | - | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.265 | AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 pounds) | 411 gr (0.91 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 83 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1363 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photographs | 470 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1900 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $1,500 | $398 |