Samsung NX1100 vs Sony QX10
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63 Features
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony QX10 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
- Introduced April 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1000
- Replacement is Samsung NX2000
(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
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.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony QX10
NX1100 | QX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 0k | Sharper display (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung NX1100
QX10 | NX1100 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony QX10
NX1100 | QX10 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | September 2013 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Samsung NX1100 and Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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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 |