Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A900

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony A900, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the A900 (25MP) is relatively close but the NX1000 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1000 was announced 3 years after the A900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX1000 matches up versus the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 offers external 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 A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1000 compared to the A900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and A900 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and A900.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1000 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A900 will render extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer NX1000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.