Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A99

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A99, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively close but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was announced 7 months later than the A99 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX and the A99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and A99 is 82 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and A99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A99 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.