Samsung NX100 vs Sony A700

The following is a complete review of the Samsung NX100 and Sony A700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX100 was revealed 2 years after the A700 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX100 grades against the A700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX100 and Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX100 versus the A700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and A700 is 88 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and A700.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX100 to result in extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX100 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.