Samsung NX100 vs Canon A800 Specifications

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.0 megapixels
37.00mm - 122.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Samsung NX100
Canon PowerShot A800

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Samsung NX200 NX100 vs NX200
General
Model Number:	NX100	A800
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$599.99	$89.99
Street Price:	$798.62	$89.95
Date Available:	2010-10-15	2011-02-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	16.3 oz (463 g) includes batteries, kit lens	6.6 oz (186 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.7 x 2.8 x 1.4 in. (121 x 71 x 35 mm)	3.7 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (94 x 62 x 31 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Samsung
Effective Megapixels:	14.6	10.0
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.16 microns	1.69 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	62
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	563
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4592 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1472 x 976 (1.4 MP, Other)	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.SRW)	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	2.9	0.8
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	640x480 (30/30 LP) 320x240 (30)
Movie File Format:	H.264 .MP4	AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural))
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Samsung NX	n/a
Lens:	Samsung iFunction 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	31 - 77mm	37 - 122mm
Focal Length (actual):	20 - 50mm	6.6 - 21.6mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.50x	3.30x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22	f/3.0 (W) to f/5.8 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		1 - 50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:		Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast detection	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	No
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional EVF: 201Kdot (QVGA), 98% coverage, 0.83x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.55x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.83x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	2.5
Rear Display Resolution:	614,000 dots	115,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	100 - 3200; expandable to 6400	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; Low Light: ISO 500-3200
Auto ISO Mode:	No	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual)	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi, center-weighted, spot	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	SmartAuto, Lens Priority, Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sound Picture	Scene Modes: Blur Reduction, Portrait, Kids & Pets, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Self Timer:	2-30 seconds	2 , 10, custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	n/a	Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Auto ISO: 12 in.-9.8 ft. (W), 12 in.-6.6 ft. (T) (30cm-3.0m (W), 30cm-2.0m (T))
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.SRW)
Movie File Format:	H.264 .MP4	AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural))
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	Accessory port for optional EVF or GPS module (GPS10)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.06
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.05
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	6
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	2.9	0.8
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	8
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.43 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.122 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.107 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF Multi-area shutter lag = 0.444s
Startup Time:	1.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	420 shots	500 shots (NiMH AA)
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-1310	2 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Alkaline, Lithium disposables, NiMH rechargeables
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:		Canon Software Suite CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP / Vista / 7; Mac OS 10.4 or later	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	iFunction lenses allow shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO setting changes from lens; Smart Filters, 720p HD movies, 3-inch AMOLED screen, Geo-tagging w/ optional GPS module (GPS10). Available in black and brown.	Smart Auto. Available in red, black and silver.