Samsung NX1 vs Sony A35
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
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Here is a extended review of the Samsung NX1 versus Sony A35, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and A35 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
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Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX1 matches up versus the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A35
| NX1 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | September 2011 | Fresher by 37 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung NX1
| A35 | NX1 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A35
| NX1 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 has outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1 against the A35.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and A35 is 66 and 69 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and A35.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX1 to result in more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger NX1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Samsung NX1 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX1 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2011-09-20 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DRIMe 5 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 28MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 209 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | 153 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,150 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 15.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) | 415 gr (0.91 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 83 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1363 | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 shots | 440 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1900 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $1,500 | $598 |
