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Samsung NX100 vs Sony a3500

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a3500 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A3000
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony a3500 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX100 and Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX100 was launched 4 years before the a3500 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX100 grades against the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony a3500

 NX100 a3500 
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung NX100

 a3500 NX100 
IntroducedMarch 2014September 2010Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony a3500

 NX100 a3500 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 features external measurements 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 a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX100 and the a3500.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and a3500 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and a3500.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony a3500 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography features
Sony a3500 Portrait photography features
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography information
Sony a3500 Street photography information
76
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Sports photography camera
60
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (420 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lacks phase detect auto focus
60
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography info
Sony a3500 Travel photography info
66
good battery pack (420 per charge)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (411 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography info
Sony a3500 Landscape photography info
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging information
Sony a3500 Vlogging information
31
built in image stabilization
comes with face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
26
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (411 grams)
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony a3500
 Samsung NX100Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX100 Sony Alpha a3500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-14 2014-03-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe Engine BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology VGA AMOLED TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 411 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images 470 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
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