Samsung NX100 vs Sony A99

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX100 and Sony A99, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and A99 (24MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX100 was brought out 3 years earlier than the A99 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX100 scores versus the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX100 and Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX100 versus the A99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and A99 is 88 and 57 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and A99.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 will resolve greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.