Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX1

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX1

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Samsung Galaxy NX conclusion.

APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Sony QX1

Rear display
Yes vs No
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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 52 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
8.2 fps vs 3.5 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
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 16000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony QX1 advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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.
QX1 test data on DxO Mark Galaxy NX test data on DxO Mark

1,063 vs 910 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Sony QX1

Fujifilm X-E1

$498
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Longer stills battery life

$1299
APS-C

Rear display
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony QX1 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Samsung NX2000

Samsung Galaxy NX

Samsung NX2000

$8000
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Bluetooth

$680
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX2000

Sony QX1

Samsung NX2000

$498
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$680
APS-C

Rear display
Touchscreen

Compare Sony QX1 vs Samsung NX2000

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Samsung Galaxy NX

Samsung NX3300

$8000
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

$400
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX3300

Sony QX1

Samsung NX3300

$498
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$400
APS-C

Rear display
Less expensive

Compare Sony QX1 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2S

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1400
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Sony QX1

Fujifilm X-E2S

$498
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$1400
APS-C

Rear display
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony QX1 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

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

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Leica CL

Sony QX1

Leica CL

$498
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$3195
APS-C

Rear display
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony QX1 vs Leica CL

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