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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6100

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1 (28MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1 was introduced 6 years earlier than the A6100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX1 grades vs the A6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A6100

 NX1 A6100 
Display resolution1036k922kClearer display (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung NX1

 A6100 NX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2019September 2014More modern by 60 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A6100

 NX1 A6100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 has outer measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1 compared to the A6100.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and A6100 is 66 and 81 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and A6100.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX1 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged NX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (550g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
very good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography information
Sony A6100 Sports photography information
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
75
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography information
Sony A6100 Travel photography information
74
lighter than competitors in class (550 grams)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count excellent (28MP)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly screen
86
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count excellent (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6100 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (550g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony A6100
 Samsung NX1Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Alpha a6100
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-09-15 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6480 x 4320 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 425
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 396 gr (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 420 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1900 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,500 $748