Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7 II

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A7 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was manufactured 5 years before the A7 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX100 matches up versus the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX100 compared to the A7 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and A7 II is 88 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and A7 II.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX100 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 II will show more detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older NX100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.