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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A58

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Sony A57
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A58 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony A58, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and A58 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1 was launched 10 months later than the A58 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX1 scores against the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A58

 NX1 A58 
RevealedSeptember 2014November 2013Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k460kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Samsung NX1

 A58 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A58

 NX1 A58 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 features exterior 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 A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX1 versus Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX1 against the A58.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and A58 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and A58.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung NX1 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher NX1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony A58 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1
Street photography with Sony A58
74
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (550g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography information
Sony A58 Sports photography information
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition in class (550g)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
63
better than average battery (690 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography features
Sony A58 Landscape photography features
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (690 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging features
Sony A58 Vlogging features
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony A58
 Samsung NX1Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony SLT-A58
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-09-15 2013-11-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 209 15
Cross type focus points 153 3
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 492 grams (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 74
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 12.5
DXO Low light rating 1363 753
Other
Battery life 500 photos 690 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1900 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,500 $645