Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6100

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A6100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was announced 8 years prior to the A6100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX1000 matches up versus the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1000 compared to the A6100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and A6100 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and A6100.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A6100 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older NX1000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.