Clicky

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A100

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A100 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
  • Updated by Samsung NX2000
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 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 Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

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 ban

The 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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A100

 NX1100 A100 
IntroducedApril 2013July 2006Fresher by 82 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Samsung NX1100

 A100 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A100

 NX1100 A100 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and A100 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography information
Sony A100 Street photography information
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
Sony A100 Sports photography info
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A100 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
45
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
Sony A100 Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
Vlogging with Sony A100
34
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
9
no video
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony A100
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
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