Samsung NX1 for Portrait Photography

Is the Samsung NX1 good for Portrait Photography?

Samsung NX1 Portrait Photography Score

AVERAGE

Samsung NX1 has a score of 58 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait Photography is important for you, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
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Samsung NX1 Portrait Photography Detailed Analysis

Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor

Large sensors provide shallower depth of field and a nice blurry background for your portrait shots.

Very High Resolution Sensor: 28.0MP

Samsung NX1's 28.0MP sensor will provide larger room for cropping, and you will be able print your portrait shots larger with more fine detail.

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder

During a portrait shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

Good Ergonomics&Handling

Good handling and existence of well placed physical controls on the camera body is very important during portrait shooting. It is faster and more intuitive to change the camera settings with dedicated buttons and knobs instead delving into the menus on the LCD.

No Image Stabilization

Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Samsung NX1 users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their handheld portrait shots. Currently there are native Samsung NX mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Samsung NX1.

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Samsung NX1 Alternatives in SLR-style mirrorless cameras for Portrait Photography

Fujifilm GFX 100 Compare NX1 vs GFX 100	102 MP \| Medium format BSI-CMOS Sensor Fujifilm G Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #1 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #1
	Imaging 92 Features 97 Value for Money 91 Portability Overall Score 100	Portrait 100 Street 92 Sports Daily Landscape 100

Nikon Z7 Compare NX1 vs Z7	46 MP \| Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor Nikon Z Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #6 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #2
	Imaging Features 97 Value for Money 99 Portability Overall Score 98	Portrait 98 Street 98 Sports Daily 91 Landscape

Sony A7R II Compare NX1 vs A7R II	42 MP \| Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor Sony E Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #14 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #13
	Imaging Features Value for Money 91 Portability Overall Score	Portrait 97 Street 100 Sports Daily 93 Landscape

Nikon Z6 Compare NX1 vs Z6	25 MP \| Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor Nikon Z Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #10 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #7
	Imaging Features 97 Value for Money 99 Portability Overall Score 94	Portrait 94 Street 99 Sports Daily 93 Landscape

Sony A7 II Compare NX1 vs A7 II	24 MP \| Full frame CMOS Sensor Sony E (NEX) Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #29 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #12
	Imaging Features Value for Money 92 Portability Overall Score	Portrait 93 Street 98 Sports Daily 91 Landscape

Fujifilm GFX 100

Nikon Z7

Sony A7R II

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 II