Samsung NX100 vs Sony A500

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A500 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX100 was announced 13 months after the A500 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX100 grades against the A500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX100 compared to the A500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and A500 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and A500.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX100 to resolve greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX100 should have an edge in sensor technology.