Samsung NX1100 vs Sony FX30
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
- Replacement is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Revealed September 2022

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony FX30 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX1100 and Sony FX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

The NX1100 was brought out 10 years earlier than the FX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX1100 scores versus the FX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony FX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 and Sony FX30. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony FX30
NX1100 | FX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Samsung NX1100
FX30 | NX1100 | |||
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Revealed | September 2022 | ![]() | April 2013 | More modern by 115 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1439k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony FX30
NX1100 | FX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same screen measurements |
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX1100 and Sony FX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1100 vs the FX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and FX30 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and FX30.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony FX30 to provide more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony FX30 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Sony FX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1100 | Sony FX30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-04-11 | 2022-09-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 26MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6192 x 4128 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 187 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.00" |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 2,360k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lb) | 646g (1.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 852 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 570 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC1030 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Pricing at release | $600 | $1,800 |