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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A380

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A380 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX200
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A380 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX100 vs Sony A380, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX100 was revealed 13 months after the A380 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX100 grades versus the A380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A380

 NX100 A380 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010August 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung NX100

 A380 NX100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony A380

 NX100 A380 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 has got physical measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX100 versus the A380.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and A380 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and A380.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX100 to provide extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent NX100 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography details
Sony A380 Portrait photography details
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
Sony A380 Street photography highlights
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography info
Sony A380 Sports photography info
60
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (420 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
has no phase detect autofocus
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography information
Sony A380 Travel photography information
66
better than average battery power (420 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography factors
Sony A380 Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (420 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery power (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX100
Vlogging with Sony A380
31
has image stabilization
includes face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony A380
 Samsung NX100Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-09-14 2009-08-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.62 lbs) 519 gr (1.14 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 67
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 11.8
DXO Low light score 563 614
Other
Battery life 420 shots 500 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $386 $899