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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Renewed by Samsung NX2000
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced November 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A7
  • Successor is Sony A7 III
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is very comparable but the NX1100 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was brought out 19 months earlier than the A7 II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the NX1100 matches up vs the A7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A7 II

 NX1100 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Samsung NX1100

 A7 II NX1100 
IntroducedNovember 2014April 2013More modern by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k921kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A7 II

 NX1100 A7 II 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1100 and the A7 II.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and A7 II is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and A7 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 II will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 II Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1100
Street photography with Sony A7 II
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography advice
Sony A7 II Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
61
weather sealing
MP count decent (24MP)
bad battery life (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 II Landscape photography advice
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
80
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
Vlogging with Sony A7 II
34
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony A7 II
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-04-11 2014-11-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 117
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 90
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.6
DXO Low light score 852 2449
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $1,456