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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1000
  • New Model is Samsung NX2000
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX30
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Samsung. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was introduced 12 months after the NX20 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX1100 grades against the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung NX20

 NX1100 NX20 
LaunchedApril 2013April 2012Newer by 12 months
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung NX1100

 NX20 NX1100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX20

 NX1100 NX20 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1100 compared to the NX20.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and NX20 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and NX20.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger NX1100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography information
Samsung NX20 Street photography information
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (222g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average (222g)
resolution is good (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition (341 grams)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
34
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
78
selfie friendly screen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
lighter than competition (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX20
 Samsung NX1100Samsung NX20
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1100 Samsung NX20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-04-11 2012-04-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Samsung NX
Total lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 341 gr (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 75
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.9
DXO Low light score 852 785
Other
Battery life 320 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $1,100