Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A77

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A77, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was brought out 21 months after the A77 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the A77 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys physical measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the A77.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and A77 is 82 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and A77.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A77 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.