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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7R

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7R 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
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R II
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7R Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A7R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and A7R (36MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The NX1000 was released 22 months earlier than the A7R which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX1000 grades vs the A7R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony A7R

 NX1000 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung NX1000

 A7R NX1000 
IntroducedFebruary 2014April 2012Fresher by 22 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k921kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A7R

 NX1000 A7R 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 has exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A7R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1000 versus the A7R.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and A7R is 90 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and A7R.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R will produce more detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older NX1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography factors
Sony A7R Street photography factors
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (465 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
Sports photography with Sony A7R
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography details
Sony A7R Travel photography details
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
70
lighter than average in class (465g)
weather sealing
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography features
Sony A7R Landscape photography features
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging info
Sony A7R Vlogging info
34
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
36
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
lighter than average in class (465g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony A7R
 Samsung NX1000Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1000 Sony Alpha A7R
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-19 2014-02-13
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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 465 gr (1.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 95
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 14.1
DXO Low light score 840 2746
Other
Battery life 320 images 340 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 feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $388 $1,898