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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
  • New Model is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 3 months later than the NX1100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung NX1100

 Galaxy NX NX1100 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 NX1100 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX1100

 Galaxy NX NX1100 
RevealedJune 2013April 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy NX against the NX1100.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and NX1100 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and NX1100.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495g)
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography details
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 per charge)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery pack (440 per charge)
has touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography advice
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
34
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
34
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX1100
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung NX1100
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung NX1100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-06-20 2013-04-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HD TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,300 $600