Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-6

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX100 was announced 3 years prior to the NEX-6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX100 scores vs the NEX-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX100 compared to the NEX-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and NEX-6 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and NEX-6.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-6 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.