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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6700

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6700 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
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Successor is Samsung NX2000
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Announced July 2023
  • Succeeded the Sony A6600
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6700 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A6700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and A6700 (26MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was released 11 years prior to the A6700 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX1100 scores vs the A6700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A6700

 NX1100 A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Samsung NX1100

 A6700 NX1100 
AnnouncedJuly 2023April 2013Newer by 124 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A6700

 NX1100 A6700 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display sizing

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A6700 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1100 vs the A6700.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and A6700 is 90 and 75 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and A6700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A6700 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
Sony A6700 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
84
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography factors
Sony A6700 Street photography factors
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
84
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Sports photography camera
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
87
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (570 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography information
Sony A6700 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good MP (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
84
great battery power (570 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography features
Sony A6700 Landscape photography features
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (570 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
Sony A6700 Vlogging features
34
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony A6700
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha a6700
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha a6700
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-04-11 2023-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 20MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 759
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 199
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 493 grams (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 570 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $1,399