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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A900

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Successor is Sony A99
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A900 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony A900, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the A900 (25MP) is relatively close but the NX1000 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1000 was announced 3 years after the A900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX1000 matches up versus the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony A900

 NX1000 A900 
ReleasedApril 2012October 2008Newer by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung NX1000

 A900 NX1000 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A900

 NX1000 A900 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 offers external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1000 compared to the A900.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and A900 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and A900.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A900 will render extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer NX1000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A900 Portrait photography highlights
76
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
71
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography info
Sony A900 Street photography info
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A900 as a Sports photography camera
55
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography factors
Sony A900 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
environment sealing
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
Landscape photography with Sony A900
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
doesn't have liveview
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
34
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
9
no video
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony A900
 Samsung NX1000Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-04-19 2008-10-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 895 gr (1.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.3
DXO Low light score 840 1431
Other
Battery life 320 shots 880 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $388 $2,736