Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX100
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
61
92 Imaging
51 Features
44 Overall
48
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed April 2012
- Renewed by Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Introduced September 2013
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX100 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very similar but the NX1000 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") boast different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX1000 was released 16 months before the QX100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX1000 matches up against the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony QX100
| NX1000 | QX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung NX1000
| QX100 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2013 |  | April 2012 | Newer by 16 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony QX100
| NX1000 | QX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 features outside 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 QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 versus the QX100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and QX100 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and QX100.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged NX1000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Photography GlossaryStreet Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthSports Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsTravel Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoLandscape Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesVlogging Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
| Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Revealed | 2012-04-19 | 2013-09-05 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | - |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | None |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 840 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 photos | 200 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $388 | $268 |