Samsung NX100 vs Sony TF1
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2010
- New Model is Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2013
Samsung NX100 vs Sony TF1 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung NX100 and Sony TF1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the NX100 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe NX100 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX100 scores versus the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony TF1
NX100 | TF1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung NX100
TF1 | NX100 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | September 2010 | More modern by 33 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony TF1
NX100 | TF1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 has physical measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX100 and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX100 against the TF1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and TF1.
Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TF1 will provide greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung NX100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-09-14 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 614k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | VGA AMOLED | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 282 grams (0.62 lbs) | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 563 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 240 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $386 | $266 |