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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A230

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A230 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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1000
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A200
  • Replacement is Sony A290
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A230 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A230, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and A230 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was launched 3 years later than the A230 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX1100 scores against the A230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A230

 NX1100 A230 
AnnouncedApril 2013May 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung NX1100

 A230 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A230

 NX1100 A230 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 provides external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1100 vs the A230.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and A230 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and A230.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX1100 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher NX1100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A230 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1100
Street photography with Sony A230
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
Sony A230 Sports photography info
56
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
Travel photography with Sony A230
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A230 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
Vlogging with Sony A230
34
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
9
no video
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony A230
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-04-11 2009-05-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 490g (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 63
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 11.4
DXO Low light score 852 531
Other
Battery life 320 shots 230 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $600 $569