Samsung NX1 vs Sony A99
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90 Overall
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88 Overall
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Released December 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony A900
- Successor is Sony A99 II
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Let's look closer at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony A99, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1 (28MP) and the A99 (24MP) is fairly similar but the NX1 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe NX1 was announced 22 months later than the A99 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX1 scores against the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A99
| NX1 | A99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | December 2012 | More recent by 22 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung NX1
| A99 | NX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 1036k | Sharper display (+193k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A99
| NX1 | A99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 enjoys 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) and the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1 versus the A99.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and A99 is 66 and 57 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and A99.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1 will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A99 Specifications
| Samsung NX1 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX1 | Sony SLT-A99 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2012-12-12 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIMe 5 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 209 | 19 |
| Cross type focus points | 153 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,036k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 15.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) | 812 grams (1.79 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 83 | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 14.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1363 | 1555 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 shots | 500 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1900 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | Dual |
| Pricing at launch | $1,500 | $1,998 |
