Samsung NX10 vs Sony A100

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung NX10 vs Sony A100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX10 was launched 3 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX10 grades vs the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 features outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX10 vs Sony A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX10 against the A100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and A100 is 80 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and A100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX10 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.