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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony QX10

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX1100 and Sony QX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very similar but the NX1100 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the QX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX1100 scores versus the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony QX10

 NX1100 QX10 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung NX1100

 QX10 NX1100 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony QX10

 NX1100 QX10 
ReleasedApril 2013September 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 features external 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) while the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 and the QX10.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and QX10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography info
Sony QX10 Street photography info
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (105g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (105g)
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography features
Sony QX10 Landscape photography features
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging advice
Sony QX10 Vlogging advice
34
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222g)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (105g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony QX10
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Introduced 2013-04-11 2013-09-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 921k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual None
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 105g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $250