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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A99

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A99 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX200
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released December 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A900
  • Replacement is Sony A99 II
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A99 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX100 and Sony A99, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A99 (24MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX100 was brought out 3 years earlier than the A99 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX100 scores versus the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony A99

 NX100 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung NX100

 A99 NX100 
ReleasedDecember 2012September 2010More modern by 27 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k614kClearer screen (+615k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony A99

 NX100 A99 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX100 and Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX100 versus the A99.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and A99 is 88 and 57 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and A99.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 will resolve greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
81
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography info
Sony A99 Street photography info
76
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography info
Sony A99 Sports photography info
60
image stabilization
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (420 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no phase detect AF
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX100
Travel photography with Sony A99
66
great battery pack (420 shots)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
60
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (420 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
Sony A99 Vlogging highlights
31
image stabilization
has face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
76
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony A99
 Samsung NX100Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony SLT-A99
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-09-14 2012-12-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech VGA AMOLED TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.62 lbs) 812 gr (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 89
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 14.0
DXO Low light rating 563 1555
Other
Battery life 420 shots 500 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $386 $1,998