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Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX3

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX3 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2021
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX3 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony FX3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The NX100 was released 11 years earlier than the FX3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX100 matches up versus the FX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony FX3

 NX100 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Samsung NX100

 FX3 NX100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2021September 2010More modern by 127 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k614kSharper display (+826k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony FX3

 NX100 FX3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display sizing

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX100 versus Sony FX3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NX100 vs the FX3.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and FX3 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and FX3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX100 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography factors
Sony FX3 Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography info
Sony FX3 Street photography info
76
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX100
Sports photography with Sony FX3
60
image stabilization
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (600 shots)
supports phase detect AF
resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography highlights
Sony FX3 Travel photography highlights
66
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
good battery power (600 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
selfie friendly screen
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography info
Sony FX3 Landscape photography info
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (420 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (600 CIPA)
2 card slots
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging features
Sony FX3 Vlogging features
31
image stabilization
offers face detection focus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony FX3
 Samsung NX100Sony FX3
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX100 Sony FX3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-09-14 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 pounds) 716 grams (1.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 85
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 13.4
DXO Low light score 563 3900
Other
Battery life 420 images 600 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at launch $386 $3,900