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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6400

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6400 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
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6400 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony A6400, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was revealed 6 years earlier than the A6400 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX1100 grades against the A6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A6400

 NX1100 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung NX1100

 A6400 NX1100 
IntroducedJanuary 2019April 2013Newer by 70 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A6400

 NX1100 A6400 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 offers physical 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 A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1100 versus the A6400.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and A6400.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony A6400 to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography factors
Sony A6400 Street photography factors
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
Sports photography with Sony A6400
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
76
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography information
Sony A6400 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
87
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography information
Sony A6400 Landscape photography information
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging information
Sony A6400 Vlogging information
34
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
80
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony A6400
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha a6400
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-04-11 2019-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 403g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 83
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.6
DXO Low light score 852 1431
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 410 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $898