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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony FX30

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
Sony FX30
(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
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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).

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony FX30

 NX1100 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Samsung NX1100

 FX30 NX1100 
RevealedSeptember 2022April 2013More modern by 115 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k921kSharper screen (+1439k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony FX30

 NX1100 FX30 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

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

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
83
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1100
Street photography with Sony FX30
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
heavier than competition in class (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography highlights
Sony FX30 Sports photography highlights
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (570 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
Travel photography with Sony FX30
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
great battery pack (570 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
Landscape photography with Sony FX30
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (570 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging highlights
Sony FX30 Vlogging highlights
34
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
heavier than competition in class (646 grams)
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony FX30
 Samsung NX1100Sony FX30
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