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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7S II
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony A7S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1000 was unveiled 23 months prior to the A7S which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the NX1000 grades versus the A7S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony A7S

 NX1000 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung NX1000

 A7S NX1000 
ReleasedApril 2014April 2012More modern by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k921kSharper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A7S

 NX1000 A7S 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony A7S 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 vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1000 versus the A7S.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and A7S is 90 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and A7S.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1000 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will produce more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged NX1000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
68
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1000
Street photography with Sony A7S
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (489g)
great high ISO (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography information
Sony A7S Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
weather proofing
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography information
Sony A7S Landscape photography information
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging details
Sony A7S Vlogging details
34
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
34
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
lighter than competition in class (489g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony A7S
 Samsung NX1000Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony Alpha A7S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-04-19 2014-04-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 489g (1.08 pounds)
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 rating 72 87
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.2
DXO Low light rating 840 3702
Other
Battery life 320 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $388 $1,998