Samsung NX1 vs Sony a5100
66 Imaging
68 Features
90 Overall
76
89 Imaging
66 Features
74 Overall
69
Samsung NX1 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Launched September 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched August 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony a5000
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video Samsung NX1 vs Sony a5100 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Samsung NX1 and Sony a5100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1 (28MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX1 was revealed very close to the a5100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX1 grades versus the a5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Samsung NX1 vs Sony a5100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony a5100
| NX1 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1036k |  | 922k | Clearer screen (+114k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung NX1
| a5100 | NX1 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony a5100
| NX1 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | August 2014 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX1 and Sony a5100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1 compared to the a5100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and a5100 is 66 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and a5100.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX1 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Photography GlossaryStreet Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneSports Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesTravel Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsLandscape Comparison
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingVlogging Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Samsung NX1 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
| Samsung NX1 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX1 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2014-08-17 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIMe 5 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| 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 | 209 | 179 |
| Cross type focus points | 153 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 15.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | - | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 550 grams (1.21 lb) | 283 grams (0.62 lb) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 83 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1363 | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 images | 400 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1900 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $1,500 | $448 |
