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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6500

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6500 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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Released October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6300
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6500 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was brought out 4 years before the A6500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX1100 matches up vs the A6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A6500

 NX1100 A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Samsung NX1100

 A6500 NX1100 
ReleasedOctober 2016April 2013Newer by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A6500

 NX1100 A6500 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 features physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1100 and the A6500.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and A6500 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and A6500.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A6500 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
Sony A6500 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography information
Sony A6500 Street photography information
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography details
Sony A6500 Sports photography details
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
77
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
74
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery pack (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6500 Landscape photography factors
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
79
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
low battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging factors
Sony A6500 Vlogging factors
34
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
39
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony A6500
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha a6500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-04-11 2016-10-06
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 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 453 grams (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 85
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.7
DXO Low light score 852 1405
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $1,298