Clicky

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed November 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A7
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 III
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A7 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The NX100 was manufactured 5 years before the A7 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX100 matches up versus the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A7 II

 NX100 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Samsung NX100

 A7 II NX100 
RevealedNovember 2014September 2010Fresher by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k614kSharper screen (+616k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony A7 II

 NX100 A7 II 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A7 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX100 compared to the A7 II.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and A7 II is 88 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and A7 II.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX100 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 II will show more detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older NX100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
Sony A7 II Street photography highlights
76
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
80
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX100
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
60
image stabilization
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have phase detect auto focus
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
bad battery (350 per charge)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX100
Travel photography with Sony A7 II
66
better than average battery power (420 shots)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
61
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
bad battery (350 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (420 shots)
no Timelapse mode
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery (350 shots)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging details
Sony A7 II Vlogging details
31
image stabilization
features face detect focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony A7 II
 Samsung NX100Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX100 Sony Alpha A7 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-09-14 2014-11-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 15 117
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 599 grams (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 90
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 13.6
DXO Low light score 563 2449
Other
Battery life 420 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $386 $1,456