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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A55

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A55 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Updated by Sony A57
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A55 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A55, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and A55 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was brought out 2 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX1100 scores against the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A55

 NX1100 A55 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2010Fresher by 33 months

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Samsung NX1100

 A55 NX1100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A55

 NX1100 A55 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1100 and the A55.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and A55 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and A55.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX1100 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher NX1100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography details
Sony A55 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography information
Sony A55 Street photography information
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography information
Sony A55 Sports photography information
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (380 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
Travel photography with Sony A55
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (380 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A55 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
bad battery power (380 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging details
Sony A55 Vlogging details
34
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony A55
 Samsung NX1100Sony SLT-A55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony SLT-A55
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-04-11 2010-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 500 gr (1.10 lbs)
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 73
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.4
DXO Low light rating 852 816
Other
Battery life 320 images 380 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $800