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Comparison of Sony Alpha SLT-A35 and Samsung NX1100 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha SLT-A35 ×
Samsung NX1100 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha SLT-A35Samsung NX1100
BrandSonySamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberA35NX1100
Camera formatSLRCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20112013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124114
Width (mm)8538
Height (mm)9263
Weight (g)694400
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySamsung
Effective megapixels (MP)16.220.3
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)365.04368.95
Sensor width (mm)23.423.5
Sensor height (mm)15.615.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.764.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:93:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7473
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.323
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.712.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)763852
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 1376(3.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 1624(4.0 mp other)
  • 3568 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3568 x 2368(8.4 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 2760(13.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4912 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 1024 x 1024(1.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2640 x 2640(7.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2944 x 1656(4.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 2088(7.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .srw 12-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)5.58
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x810
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, MP4MP4 (H.264) with AAC audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)Samsung NX
LensSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAMSamsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II ED NX
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0030.00 - 77.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0020.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)32.5
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-28
Filter thread (mm)5540
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide, Spot, Local.15-point Contrast Detection; has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection : Max. 10 faces
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.15M-dot LCD (380K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.1x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.73-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.1-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)11-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (1 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500 – 9900k with 19-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • 7-step a/b + g/m adjust
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • daylight fluorescent
  • flash
  • kelvin color temp.
  • neutral fluorescent
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night PortraitScene: Panorama (Live, 3D), Beauty shot, Night, Landscape, Portrait, Children, Sports, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
  • 1st curtain
  • 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • fill-in+red-eye reduction
  • off
  • smart flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)108
Flash range descriptionLens dependentBundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .srw 12-bit raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wireless (rmt-dslr1) or wired (rm-s1am/rm-l1am)
  • optional wired (sr2nx02) via usb
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external stereo micophone jack
  • phototv hd)
  • type-c hdmi mini connector (bravia sync
  • wired remote terminal
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.53-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.54-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)8-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.58
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1211
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.22-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.22-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.48-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (notes)Wide-area full AF lag = 0.214s-
Startup time (s)0.9-
Play -> record time (s)0.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-320
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)420-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FW50Proprietary BP1030
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP1030 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • image data converter sr
  • image data lightbox sr)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
  • adobe photoshop lightroom 4
  • adobe reader
  • intelli-studio
  • pc auto backup
  • samsung raw converter 4
Os compatibility
  • mac os x (v.10.3 +)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper SteadyShot Image Stabilization, 1080i HD Video, Auto+, Picture Effects, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDRBundled with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4, 20-50mm kit lens and SEF8A flash. Available in black or white.



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