Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX1100

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX1100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and NX1100 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1 was brought out 18 months after the NX1100 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX1 grades against the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 has got outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX1 vs the NX1100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and NX1100 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and NX1100.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX1 to deliver extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher NX1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.