Samsung NX100 vs Sony A57
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Revealed September 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A57, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX100 was brought out 24 months prior to the A57 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the NX100 scores versus the A57 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A57
| NX100 | A57 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung NX100
| A57 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | September 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
| 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 A57
| NX100 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A57 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX100 versus the A57.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and A57 is 88 and 64 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and A57.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A57 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older NX100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Samsung NX100 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX100 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2010-09-14 | 2012-09-13 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIMe Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 614k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | VGA AMOLED | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 282 gr (0.62 lb) | 618 gr (1.36 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 62 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 563 | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 420 shots | 550 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $386 | $1,000 |