Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A77 II

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the A77 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX1000 scores vs the A77 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 and the A77 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and A77 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and A77 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A77 II to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged NX1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.