Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A390

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A390, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A390 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was announced 2 years later than the A390 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the A390 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the A390.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A390 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and A390.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy NX to offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Galaxy NX should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.