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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A35

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A35 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
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • New Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A35 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A35, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was unveiled 19 months after the A35 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX1100 scores against the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A35

 NX1100 A35 
ReleasedApril 2013September 2011More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung NX1100

 A35 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A35

 NX1100 A35 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 features external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 vs the A35.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and A35.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX1100 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer NX1100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
Sony A35 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (415 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography details
Sony A35 Sports photography details
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
low battery power (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography advice
Sony A35 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than competitors (415g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (440 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
34
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
lighter than competitors (415g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony A35
 Samsung NX1100Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony SLT-A35
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-04-11 2011-09-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 415 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 74
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.7
DXO Low light rating 852 763
Other
Battery life 320 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $598