Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6000
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6000 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
- Released April 2013
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
- Renewed by Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
- Newer Model is Sony A6300
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Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony A6000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX1100 was unveiled 12 months before the A6000 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX1100 grades vs the A6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A6000
| NX1100 | A6000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung NX1100
| A6000 | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2014 |  | April 2013 | Newer by 12 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A6000
| NX1100 | A6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 comes with external measurements 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 A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the NX1100 vs the A6000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and A6000 is 90 and 85 respectively.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and A6000.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony A6000 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
| Samsung NX1100 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX1100 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2013-04-11 | 2014-04-23 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 344 grams (0.76 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 73 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 852 | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 images | 360 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BC1030 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $600 | $548 |