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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Updated by Samsung NX1100
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched November 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A7
  • New Model is Sony A7 III
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A7 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is pretty similar but the NX1000 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A7 II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX1000 matches up versus the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony A7 II

 NX1000 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Samsung NX1000

 A7 II NX1000 
LaunchedNovember 2014April 2012Fresher by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k921kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A7 II

 NX1000 A7 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1000 vs the A7 II.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and A7 II is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and A7 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1000 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7 II will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older NX1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography info
Sony A7 II Portrait photography info
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography details
Sony A7 II Sports photography details
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low battery (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery (350 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 II Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
low battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
34
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony A7 II
 Samsung NX1000Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1000 Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-19 2014-11-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 117
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 599 grams (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 90
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 13.6
DXO Low light score 840 2449
Other
Battery life 320 images 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $388 $1,456