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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX200
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony A57
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A58 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A58 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX100 grades versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A58

 NX100 A58 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Samsung NX100

 A58 NX100 
RevealedNovember 2013September 2010Newer by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony A58

 NX100 A58 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 comes with outside dimensions 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 A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX100 compared to the A58.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and A58 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and A58.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A58 to resolve extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography advice
Sony A58 Street photography advice
76
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography details
Sony A58 Sports photography details
60
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (420 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
has no phase detect AF
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (690 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography advice
Sony A58 Travel photography advice
66
good battery life (420 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery power (690 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography features
Sony A58 Landscape photography features
75
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (420 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (690 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging info
Sony A58 Vlogging info
31
image stabilization
offers face detect focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony A58
 Samsung NX100Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony SLT-A58
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-09-14 2013-11-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 gr (0.62 pounds) 492 gr (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 74
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 12.5
DXO Low light rating 563 753
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 690 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $386 $645