Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6400

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX1 and Sony A6400, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1 (28MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1 was released 5 years prior to the A6400 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX1 matches up vs the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 provides physical measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1 and Sony A6400 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX1 vs the A6400.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and A6400 is 66 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and A6400.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX1 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.