Sony NEX-7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

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Sony NEX-7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony NEX-7 advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~1.20 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NEX-7 test data on DxO Mark Galaxy NX test data on DxO Mark

1,016 vs 910 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Less shutter lag
0.22 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Sony NEX-7

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
25 mm vs 42 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
922k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 16000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

24.3-megapixel sensor with excellent image quality; Small body; Exceptional user interface; Full HD 60p video; Electronic viewfinder and flash are built-in.
No Mode dial; Flash sync is a touch slow; No UHS-I card support; Needs a better kit lens to match the sensor quality.
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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-7

Samsung NX200

$1248
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$600
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony NEX-7 vs Samsung NX200

Samsung Galaxy NX

Samsung NX200

$8000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX200

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Sony NEX-7

Fujifilm X-E1

$1248
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Fast startup

$899
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Sony NEX-7 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E1

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$899
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Samsung NX300

Sony NEX-7

Samsung NX300

$1248
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony NEX-7 vs Samsung NX300

Samsung Galaxy NX

Samsung NX300

$8000
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Bluetooth

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Sony NEX-7

Fujifilm X-E2S

$1248
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Longer stills battery life

$1250
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony NEX-7 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2S

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1250
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Compared to Leica CL

Sony NEX-7

Leica CL

$1248
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Longer stills battery life

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony NEX-7 vs Leica CL

Samsung Galaxy NX

Leica CL

$8000
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in GPS

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Top deck display

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