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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7c

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7c 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
  • Announced April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7c Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony A7c, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the A7c (24MP) is pretty close but the NX1000 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1000 was released 9 years before the A7c which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX1000 scores versus the A7c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony A7c

 NX1000 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung NX1000

 A7c NX1000 
LaunchedSeptember 2020April 2012More modern by 102 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A7c

 NX1000 A7c 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 compared to the A7c.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and A7c is 90 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and A7c.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1000 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A7c will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX1000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography information
Sony A7c Street photography information
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
Sports photography with Sony A7c
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
88
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (740 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
86
great battery power (740 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7c Landscape photography highlights
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great battery power (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
86
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony A7c
 Samsung NX1000Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1000 Sony Alpha A7c
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-04-19 2020-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 122
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 509 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 740 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $388 $1,800