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Samsung NX1 vs Sony FX3

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Samsung NX1 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released February 2021
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX1 vs Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NX1 was unveiled 7 years prior to the FX3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX1 scores vs the FX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony FX3

 NX1 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Samsung NX1

 FX3 NX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2021September 2014More modern by 78 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k1036kSharper screen (+404k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony FX3

 NX1 FX3 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 provides physical measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1 against the FX3.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and FX3 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and FX3.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX1 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will result in extra detail having an extra 16MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged NX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography information
Sony FX3 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
MP count great (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography info
Sony FX3 Street photography info
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (550g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
Sony FX3 Sports photography features
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count great (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition in class (550g)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count great (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
selfie friendly screen
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count great (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
has double storage slots
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX3 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (550g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
77
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony FX3
 Samsung NX1Sony FX3
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony FX3
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-09-15 2021-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6480 x 4320 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 759
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lb) 716 gr (1.58 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 85
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 13.4
DXO Low light score 1363 3900
Other
Battery life 500 shots 600 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Dual
Launch price $1,500 $3,900