Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A850

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A850, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the A850 (25MP) is very close but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 3 years later than the A850 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy NX grades versus the A850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX has physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A850 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the A850.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A850 is 82 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and A850.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A850 will result in extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.