Samsung NX100 vs Sony A290

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A290, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX100 was launched 4 months after the A290 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX100 matches up versus the A290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 features physical measurements 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 A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A290 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX100 and the A290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and A290 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and A290.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX100 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.