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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Released April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • New Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 III
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX10 IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NX1100 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was introduced 5 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX1100 matches up versus the RX10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony RX10 IV

 NX1100 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Samsung NX1100

 RX10 IV NX1100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017April 2013More recent by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k921kSharper screen (+519k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony RX10 IV

 NX1100 RX10 IV 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 comes with 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) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1100 versus the RX10 IV.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and RX10 IV is 90 and 52 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The NX1100 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older NX1100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 IV
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1100
Street photography with Sony RX10 IV
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
more heavy than competitors in class (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography info
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
56
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (1,095 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging info
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging info
34
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,095 grams)
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony RX10 IV
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-04-11 2017-09-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 315
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 1095g (2.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $1,698