Samsung NX1 vs Sony A99 II

Sony A99 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.
• Tilt-swivel screen
  Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
  Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
• 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.

  A99 II test data on DxO Mark NX1 test data on DxO Mark
  2,317 vs 1,363 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Less shutter lag
  0.11 vs 0.20 sec
  Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• 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
• Dual card slots
  Yes vs No
  Gives you more storage flexibility
• Higher extended ISO
  102400 vs 51200 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility