Samsung NX1 vs Sony A900

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung NX1 vs Sony A900, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1 (28MP) and the A900 (25MP) is very similar but the NX1 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was launched 5 years later than the A900 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX1 matches up vs the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 comes with outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1 vs the A900.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and A900 is 66 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and A900.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer NX1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.