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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A68

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A68 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
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Updated by Samsung NX2000
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A65
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A68 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A68, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was launched 3 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX1100 scores versus the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony A68

 NX1100 A68 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung NX1100

 A68 NX1100 
IntroducedNovember 2015April 2013More modern by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A68

 NX1100 A68 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 features outer dimensions 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 A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 and the A68.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and A68.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A68 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
Sony A68 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography info
Sony A68 Street photography info
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography information
Sony A68 Sports photography information
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
low battery (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography info
Sony A68 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
54
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low battery (510 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
Landscape photography with Sony A68
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery (510 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging information
Sony A68 Vlogging information
34
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony A68
 Samsung NX1100Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony SLT-A68
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-04-11 2015-11-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 610 grams (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.5
DXO Low light score 852 701
Other
Battery life 320 shots 510 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $581