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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A77
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A77 II Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the A77 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX1000 scores vs the A77 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony A77 II

 NX1000 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung NX1000

 A77 II NX1000 
IntroducedMay 2014April 2012Newer by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A77 II

 NX1000 A77 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 and the A77 II.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and A77 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and A77 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A77 II to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged NX1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography factors
Sony A77 II Portrait photography factors
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography info
Sony A77 II Street photography info
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
Sports photography with Sony A77 II
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery life (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
low battery life (480 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
Vlogging with Sony A77 II
34
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
77
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony A77 II
 Samsung NX1000Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1000 Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-04-19 2014-05-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
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, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 647 gr (1.43 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 score 72 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 13.4
DXO Low light score 840 1013
Other
Battery life 320 photos 480 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $388 $1,198