Nikon D5600 vs Samsung NX100

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon D5600 versus Samsung NX100, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and NX100 (15MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D5600 was brought out 6 years after the NX100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D5600 scores versus the NX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5600 & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D5600 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5600 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D5600 versus Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D5600 vs the NX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5600 and NX100 is 70 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5600 and NX100.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D5600 to resolve more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger D5600 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.