• APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Samsung NX1100 advantages over Sony A6600

  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 69 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    400g vs 828g
    Lighter weight

Sony A6600 advantages over Samsung NX1100

  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 810 vs 320 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More telephoto lens reach
    203 mm vs 77 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    6 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Wider angle kit lens
    27 mm vs 30 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    99 vs 11 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1100
Samsung NX1000
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • $413
  • APS-C
Sony A6600
Samsung NX1000
  • $1298
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $413
  • APS-C
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Samsung NX1100
Sony NEX-3N
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Higher-res screen
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Sony A6600
Sony NEX-3N
  • $1298
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Sony A5000

Samsung NX1100
Sony A5000
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Higher-res screen
  • Hot shoe
  • $448
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Sony A6600
Sony A5000
  • $1298
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $448
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Samsung NX1100
Fujifilm X-T2
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Sony A6600
Fujifilm X-T2
  • $1298
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Fujifilm X-T3

Samsung NX1100
Fujifilm X-T3
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Sony A6600
Fujifilm X-T3
  • $1298
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • NFC
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Higher max flash sync
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