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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A77 II 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 A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A77
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX100 and Sony A77 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX100 was launched 4 years before the A77 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX100 scores versus the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A77 II

 NX100 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung NX100

 A77 II NX100 
ReleasedMay 2014September 2010More recent by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k614kSharper display (+615k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony A77 II

 NX100 A77 II 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 features exterior 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 A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX100 against the A77 II.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and A77 II is 88 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and A77 II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A77 II to show extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older NX100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography info
Sony A77 II Portrait photography info
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Street photography camera
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography info
Sony A77 II Sports photography info
60
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (420 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX100
Travel photography with Sony A77 II
66
good battery pack (420 shots)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
64
environment sealing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
75
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (420 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery life (480 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging information
Sony A77 II Vlogging information
31
has image stabilization
provides face detection autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony A77 II
 Samsung NX100Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-09-14 2014-05-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe Engine Bionz X
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 15 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 647 gr (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 13.4
DXO Low light rating 563 1013
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 480 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $386 $1,198