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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A450

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A450 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
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A450 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony A450, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and A450 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was unveiled 3 years after the A450 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX1100 grades versus the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A450

 NX1100 A450 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2010More modern by 40 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung NX1100

 A450 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A450

 NX1100 A450 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1100 against the A450.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and A450 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and A450.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1100 to produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer NX1100 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
Portrait photography with Sony A450
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
72
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1100
Street photography with Sony A450
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A450 as a Sports photography camera
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
60
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A450 Landscape photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inch)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
34
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
9
no video recording
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony A450
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-04-11 2010-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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) 560 grams (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 66
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 11.8
DXO Low light score 852 769
Other
Battery life 320 shots 1050 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $1,241