Samsung NX1000 vs Sony a5100
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Successor is Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2014
- Old Model is Sony a5000
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX1000 and Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
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Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX1000 grades vs the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony a5100
| NX1000 | a5100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung NX1000
| a5100 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2014 |  | April 2012 | More modern by 28 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony a5100
| NX1000 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1000 and the a5100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and a5100 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and a5100.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony a5100 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX1000 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
| Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-04-19 | 2014-08-17 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 222g (0.49 lb) | 283g (0.62 lb) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 72 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 840 | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 shots | 400 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $388 | $448 |