Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A58 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A58 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX100 grades versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX100 compared to the A58.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and A58 is 88 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and A58.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A58 to resolve extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.