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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TF1

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • New Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TF1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The NX1100 was launched 2 months before the TF1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX1100 matches up versus the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony TF1

 NX1100 TF1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung NX1100

 TF1 NX1100 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony TF1

 NX1100 TF1 
RevealedApril 2013June 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. 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 TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX1100 compared to the TF1.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and TF1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX1100 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than others (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (152g)
environment proof
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
34
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony TF1
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2013-04-11 2013-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 222 gr (0.49 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $266