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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A68

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A68 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
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A65
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A68 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A68, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was introduced 4 years earlier than the A68 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX1000 scores versus the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony A68

 NX1000 A68 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung NX1000

 A68 NX1000 
IntroducedNovember 2015April 2012More recent by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A68

 NX1000 A68 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 has got outside measurements 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 A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX1000 and the A68.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and A68.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A68 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older NX1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
Portrait photography with Sony A68
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
Sports photography with Sony A68
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography advice
Sony A68 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
resolution is good (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
54
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (510 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
Landscape photography with Sony A68
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
67
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery life (510 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
Vlogging with Sony A68
34
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony A68
 Samsung NX1000Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony SLT-A68
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-04-19 2015-11-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 610 grams (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.5
DXO Low light rating 840 701
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 510 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $388 $581