Samsung NX100 vs Sony a1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony a1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and a1 (50MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The NX100 was revealed 11 years before the a1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX100 grades vs the a1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 & Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 comes with physical measurements 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 a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX100 compared to the a1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and a1 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and a1.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX100 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony a1 will give extra detail because of its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older NX100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.