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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A35

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Updated by Sony A37
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony A35, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was manufactured 8 months later than the A35 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX1000 scores against the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony A35

 NX1000 A35 
LaunchedApril 2012September 2011More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung NX1000

 A35 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A35

 NX1000 A35 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1000 and the A35.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and A35.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1000 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent NX1000 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography info
Sony A35 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (415g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography info
Sony A35 Sports photography info
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography advice
Sony A35 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
58
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (440 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging factors
Sony A35 Vlogging factors
34
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony A35
 Samsung NX1000Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1000 Sony SLT-A35
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-04-19 2011-09-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 415g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.7
DXO Low light score 840 763
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 440 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $388 $598