Samsung NX1 vs Sony A390

Lets look much closer at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony A390, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and A390 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1 was revealed 4 years after the A390 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX1 matches up vs the A390 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 features external dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX1 vs the A390.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and A390 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and A390.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX1 to offer you more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer NX1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.