Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7S

The following is a extended review of the Samsung NX100 vs Sony A7S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A7S (12MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX100 was unveiled 4 years prior to the A7S which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX100 grades vs the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 & Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 has external dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX100 versus the A7S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and A7S is 88 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and A7S.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will produce greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.