Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX100
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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92 Imaging
51 Features
44 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Revealed September 2013
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Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony QX100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and QX100 (1") use different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Galaxy NX was manufactured 2 months prior to the QX100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Galaxy NX scores against the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony QX100
| Galaxy NX | QX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 4.8" |  | " | Larger display (+4.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| QX100 | Galaxy NX |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony QX100
| Galaxy NX | QX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | September 2013 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got external dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX and the QX100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and QX100 is 82 and 92 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and QX100.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX100 Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Announced | 2013-06-20 | 2013-09-05 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIMe IV | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 4.8" | - |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 0k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | HD TFT LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 495g (1.09 pounds) | 179g (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 pictures | 200 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $1,300 | $268 |