Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A850

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A850, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the A850 (25MP) is very similar but the NX1000 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1000 was released 2 years later than the A850 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX1000 scores vs the A850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 features outside dimensions 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 A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 versus the A850.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and A850 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and A850.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A850 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.