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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R III
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R V
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7R IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1100 was introduced 7 years prior to the A7R IV which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX1100 grades vs the A7R IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A7R IV

 NX1100 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung NX1100

 A7R IV NX1100 
ReleasedJuly 2019April 2013More modern by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k921kCrisper display (+519k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A7R IV

 NX1100 A7R IV 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 features outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX1100 vs the A7R IV.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and A7R IV is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and A7R IV.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with extra detail using its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
88
manual focus
high megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography information
Sony A7R IV Street photography information
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography advice
Sony A7R IV Sports photography advice
56
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (670 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
74
good battery power (670 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography details
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
88
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (670 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
34
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
37
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-04-11 2019-07-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 567
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 665g (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 99
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 14.8
DXO Low light rating 852 3344
Other
Battery life 320 photos 670 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $600 $3,498