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Samsung NX100 vs Sony TF1

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung NX100 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX200
Sony TF1
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony TF1

 NX100 TF1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung NX100

 TF1 NX100 
RevealedJune 2013September 2010More modern by 33 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony TF1

 NX100 TF1 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
76
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
69
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than average in class (152g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography advice
Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
60
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (420 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lacks phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
66
great battery (420 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
environment proof
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (420 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (240 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
31
has image stabilization
supports face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony TF1
 Samsung NX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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