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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A57

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A57 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
  • Released April 2012
  • Renewed by Samsung NX1100
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A55
  • New Model is Sony A58
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A57 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony A57, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and A57 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was introduced 4 months before the A57 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX1000 grades vs the A57 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony A57

 NX1000 A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung NX1000

 A57 NX1000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A57

 NX1000 A57 
IntroducedApril 2012September 2012Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony A57 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1000 and the A57.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and A57 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and A57.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1000 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
Portrait photography with Sony A57
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1000
Street photography with Sony A57
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A57 as a Sports photography camera
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
Travel photography with Sony A57
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
Landscape photography with Sony A57
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging details
Sony A57 Vlogging details
34
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony A57
 Samsung NX1000Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony SLT-A57
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-04-19 2012-09-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 618g (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 75
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.0
DXO Low light rating 840 785
Other
Battery life 320 photos 550 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $388 $1,000