Sony A65 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

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Sony A65 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

APS-C 369.7mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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

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Differences

Sony A65 advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$1000 vs $1400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
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
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Sony A65

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

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.
Galaxy NX test data on DxO Mark A65 test data on DxO Mark

910 vs 717 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
25 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
More dots on screen
2765k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

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
Built-in GPS
Both provide
Geotag your photos
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

Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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 Nikon D3200

Sony A65

Nikon D3200

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$477
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A65 vs Nikon D3200

Samsung Galaxy NX

Nikon D3200

$8000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$477
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Nikon D3200

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Sony A65

Fujifilm X-E1

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

Compare Sony A65 vs 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

Compared to Nikon D5200

Sony A65

Nikon D5200

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A65 vs Nikon D5200

Samsung Galaxy NX

Nikon D5200

$8000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Nikon D5200

Compared to Sony A58

Sony A65

Sony A58

$798
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in GPS

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Sony A65 vs Sony A58

Samsung Galaxy NX

Sony A58

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A58

Compared to Leica CL

Sony A65

Leica CL

$798
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A65 vs 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

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