Samsung NX1 vs Sony A7R II

Sony A7R II advantages over Samsung NX1

• Lens selection
  Good vs Limited
  Better lens selection gives you more options
• Larger sensor
  35mm vs APS-C
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• In-Camera Image Stabilization
  Yes vs No
  Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 4.51 vs 3.63 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• 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.

  A7R II test data on DxO Mark NX1 test data on DxO Mark
  3,434 vs 1,363 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• More viewfinder magnification
  0.78x vs 0.69x
  Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
• More pixels
  42.4 vs 28.2 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Higher extended ISO
  102400 vs 51200 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility