Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A450

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony A450, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was revealed 2 years after the A450 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX1000 scores against the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 vs the A450.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and A450 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and A450.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX1000 to give greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX1000 provides a benefit in sensor tech.