Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A100

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was manufactured 5 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX1000 grades against the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX1000 compared to the A100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and A100 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and A100.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX1000 to render extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger NX1000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.