Samsung NX1 vs Sony A77 II

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung NX1 and Sony A77 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1 (28MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1 was launched 4 months after the A77 II so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX1 matches up against the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 offers physical 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 Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 against the A77 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and A77 II is 66 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and A77 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX1 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.