Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VII

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VII

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

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Sony RX100 VII

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
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
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More viewfinder magnification
0.69x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder

Sony RX100 VII advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Slower slow-motion
1000 fps vs 240 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~1.80 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
169 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/6000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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 RX100 VII

Fujifilm X-E1

$1298
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Samsung Galaxy NX

Panasonic ZS100

$8000
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$498
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VII

Panasonic ZS100

$1298
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Panasonic ZS100

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

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Sony RX100 VII

Fujifilm X-E2S

$1298
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1250
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VII 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 RX100 VII

Leica CL

$1298
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$3195
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Leica CL

Compared to Sony RX100 VI

Samsung Galaxy NX

Sony RX100 VI

$8000
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VI

$1298
1 inch

External Mic Jack

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Sony RX100 VI

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