Samsung NX1 vs Sony A450

Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung NX1 versus Sony A450, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1 was manufactured 4 years later than the A450 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the NX1 matches up versus the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. 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) and the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1 versus Sony A450 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1 against the A450.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and A450 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and A450.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX1 to produce more detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent NX1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.