Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A100

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A100 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was announced 6 years later than the A100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy NX scores against the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides exterior measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX and the A100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and A100 is 82 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and A100.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to deliver extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX provides a benefit in sensor tech.