Samsung NX100 vs Sony A900
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A900 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
- Revealed September 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Revealed October 2008
- Later Model is Sony A99
Samsung NX100 vs Sony A900 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Samsung NX100 and Sony A900, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A900 (25MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX100 was brought out 24 months later than the A900 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX100 scores versus the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony A900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A900
NX100 | A900 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | October 2008 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung NX100
A900 | NX100 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 614k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony A900
NX100 | A900 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 features outer 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 A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX100 and Sony A900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX100 against the A900.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and A900 is 88 and 54 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and A900.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX100 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A900 will deliver greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A900 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-09-14 | 2008-10-22 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6048 x 4032 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | VGA AMOLED | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 282 grams (0.62 lbs) | 895 grams (1.97 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 563 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photos | 880 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Launch price | $386 | $2,736 |