Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A580

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A580, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was announced 2 years later than the A580 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the A580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with external dimensions 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 A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A580 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX against the A580.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and A580 is 82 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and A580.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy NX to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.