Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-7
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed April 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX1000
- Newer Model is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced December 2011
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Lets look closer at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony NEX-7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX1100 was brought out 17 months after the NEX-7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX1100 matches up vs the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony NEX-7
| NX1100 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2013 |  | December 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung NX1100
| NEX-7 | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-7
| NX1100 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 921k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1100 compared to the NEX-7.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and NEX-7 is 90 and 84 respectively.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and NEX-7.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony NEX-7 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer NX1100 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
| Samsung NX1100 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX1100 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-04-11 | 2011-12-13 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lb) | 400 grams (0.88 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 73 | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 852 | 1016 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 images | 430 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BC1030 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $600 | $699 |