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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A9

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A9 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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Successor is Sony A9 II
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A9 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the A9 (24MP) is pretty similar but the NX1100 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was brought out 5 years prior to the A9 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX1100 matches up vs the A9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A9

 NX1100 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung NX1100

 A9 NX1100 
ReleasedApril 2017April 2013Newer by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k921kClearer screen (+519k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A9

 NX1100 A9 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 provides external dimensions 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 A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 compared to the A9.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and A9 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and A9.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A9 will offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography information
Sony A9 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography highlights
Sony A9 Street photography highlights
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
Sports photography with Sony A9
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (650 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography details
Sony A9 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
73
better than average battery power (650 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
Landscape photography with Sony A9
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (650 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging factors
Sony A9 Vlogging factors
34
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony A9
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha A9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-04-11 2017-04-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 693
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest 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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 673 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 92
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 13.3
DXO Low light rating 852 3517
Other
Battery life 320 photos 650 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Retail cost $600 $4,498