Samsung NX100 vs Sony A450
88 Imaging
55 Features
54 Overall
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65 Imaging
54 Features
52 Overall
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Launched September 2010
- Updated by Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony A450, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX100 was released 9 months later than the A450 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX100 scores against the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A450
| NX100 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2010 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 9 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung NX100
| A450 | NX100 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony A450
| NX100 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 offers exterior 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) and the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX100 and the A450.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and A450 is 88 and 65 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and A450.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX100 to show more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent NX100 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Samsung NX100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-09-14 | 2010-01-05 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIMe Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 614k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | VGA AMOLED | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 282g (0.62 lb) | 560g (1.23 lb) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 62 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 563 | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 420 photographs | 1050 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
| 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/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $386 | $1,241 |