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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A900

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(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
Sony A900
(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
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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.

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The 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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A900

 NX100 A900 
RevealedSeptember 2010October 2008More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung NX100

 A900 NX100 
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony A900

 NX100 A900 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and A900 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography factors
Sony A900 Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography info
Sony A900 Street photography info
76
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography information
Sony A900 Sports photography information
60
image stabilization
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (420 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect autofocus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography details
Sony A900 Travel photography details
66
great battery life (420 shots)
megapixel count good (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
54
environment sealing
sensor resolution is fantastic (25MP)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography advice
Sony A900 Landscape photography advice
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (420 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX100
Vlogging with Sony A900
31
image stabilization
includes face detection autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
9
can't record video
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony A900
 Samsung NX100Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
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