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Samsung NX100 vs Sony a5100

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a5100 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Old Model is Sony a5000
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX100 was launched 4 years before the a5100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX100 matches up against the a5100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony a5100

 NX100 a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung NX100

 a5100 NX100 
IntroducedAugust 2014September 2010More modern by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony a5100

 NX100 a5100 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX100 vs Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX100 vs the a5100.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and a5100 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and a5100.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony a5100 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography information
Sony a5100 Portrait photography information
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography advice
Sony a5100 Street photography advice
76
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
82
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX100
Sports photography with Sony a5100
60
image stabilization
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (420 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect AF
68
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (400 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography factors
Sony a5100 Travel photography factors
66
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
80
good battery life (400 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging details
Sony a5100 Vlogging details
31
image stabilization
includes face detect focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
34
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony a5100
 Samsung NX100Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony Alpha a5100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-09-14 2014-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 179
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 80
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 12.7
DXO Low light rating 563 1347
Other
Battery life 420 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $386 $448