Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A100
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A100 Key Specs
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- 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
- Updated by Samsung NX2000
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- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
- Introduced July 2006
- Older Model is Konica Minolta 5D
- Successor is Sony A550
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A100 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and A100 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX1100 was brought out 6 years later than the A100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX1100 matches up vs the A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A100
NX1100 | A100 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | July 2006 | Fresher by 82 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Samsung NX1100
A100 | NX1100 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A100
NX1100 | A100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1100 versus the A100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and A100 is 90 and 64 respectively.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and A100.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX1100 to offer you more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer NX1100 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A100 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-04-11 | 2006-07-31 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lb) | 638 grams (1.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 852 | 476 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BC1030 | NP-FM55H |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $600 | $1,000 |