• APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Sony A68

  • 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
  • Higher effective ISO
    910 vs 701 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • 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 80 mm
    Thinner
  • Higher-res screen
    922k vs 154k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.69x vs 0.57x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.2 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A68 advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 580 vs 440 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • More pixels
    24.3 vs 20.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

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
  • 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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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $8000
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • External Mic Jack
Sony A68
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Canon T6s

Samsung Galaxy NX
Canon T6s
  • $8000
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $619
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Sony A68
Canon T6s
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $619
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Samsung Galaxy NX
Pentax K-3 II
  • $8000
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $830
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Sony A68
Pentax K-3 II
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $830
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • High resolution composite

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $8000
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $1250
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • External Mic Jack
Sony A68
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $1250
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to 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
Sony A68
Leica CL
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $3195
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
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