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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony a1

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony a1 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
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony a1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony a1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was launched 8 years before the a1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX1100 scores against the a1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony a1

 NX1100 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung NX1100

 a1 NX1100 
RevealedJanuary 2021April 2013Fresher by 94 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k921kCrisper screen (+519k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony a1

 NX1100 a1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 features external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1100 against the a1.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and a1 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and a1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony a1 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older NX1100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography information
Sony a1 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
88
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/400 seconds)
fantastic MP (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography factors
Sony a1 Street photography factors
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography factors
Sony a1 Sports photography factors
56
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (50MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (530 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography info
Sony a1 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
73
better than average battery (530 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
fantastic MP (50MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
Sony a1 Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (50MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (530 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging details
Sony a1 Vlogging details
34
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony a1
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha a1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-04-11 2021-01-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 50MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 759
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 133
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/400 seconds
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) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 737 gr (1.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 530 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Two
Retail price $600 $6,498