Samsung NX100 vs Sony A6600

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX100 versus Sony A6600, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX100 was introduced 10 years before the A6600 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX100 matches up against the A6600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 & Sony Alpha a6600. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 features outside dimensions 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 A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX100 and the A6600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and A6600 is 88 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and A6600.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A6600 to give you greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older NX100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.