Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A450

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A450, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A450 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was launched 3 years after the A450 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers outside 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) while the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy NX against the A450.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and A450 is 82 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and A450.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy NX to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.