Samsung NX mini vs Sony A100

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX mini and Sony A100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and A100 (10MP) and the NX mini (1") and A100 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was revealed 7 years after the A100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX mini scores against the A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX mini and Sony A100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX mini versus the A100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and A100 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and A100.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will provide more detail because of its extra 10.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX mini should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.