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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX100

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(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
Sony QX100
(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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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX100 Overview

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.

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The 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 sizing4.8""Larger display (+4.8")
Display resolution922k0kCrisper 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 
RevealedJune 2013September 2013Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
53
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sony QX100
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Sony QX100
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (440 shots)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
Sony QX100 Travel photography advice
68
great battery power (440 CIPA)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
69
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Sony QX100
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual exposure not available
does not have RAW support
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX100 as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
38
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony QX100
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony 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