Samsung NX100 vs Sony A55
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54 Overall
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A55 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
- Released September 2010
- Updated by Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- New Model is Sony A57
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Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX100 vs Sony A55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe NX100 was launched around the same time to the A55 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX100 scores against the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 & Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A55
| NX100 | A55 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Samsung NX100
| A55 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony A55
| NX100 | A55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | August 2010 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 offers physical measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX100 vs Sony A55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX100 and the A55.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and A55 is 88 and 67 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and A55.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A55 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A55 Specifications
| Samsung NX100 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX100 | Sony SLT-A55 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2010-09-14 | 2010-08-24 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIMe Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 614k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | VGA AMOLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 282 grams (0.62 lb) | 500 grams (1.10 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 62 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 563 | 816 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 420 shots | 380 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $386 | $800 |
