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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A6400

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A6400 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Later Model is Samsung NX200
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released January 2019
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A6400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX100 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the A6400 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX100 grades against the A6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A6400

 NX100 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung NX100

 A6400 NX100 
ReleasedJanuary 2019September 2010More recent by 101 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony A6400

 NX100 A6400 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 offers 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 A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A6400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX100 versus the A6400.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and A6400 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and A6400.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A6400 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older NX100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6400 Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
81
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
Sony A6400 Street photography highlights
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX100
Sports photography with Sony A6400
60
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect AF
76
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6400 Travel photography highlights
66
good battery pack (420 shots)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
87
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6400 Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging advice
Sony A6400 Vlogging advice
31
built in image stabilization
features face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony A6400
 Samsung NX100Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX100 Sony Alpha a6400
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-09-14 2019-01-15
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 area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 425
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 403 grams (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 83
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 13.6
DXO Low light score 563 1431
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $386 $898