Samsung NX11 vs Sony A290

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX11 versus Sony A290, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX11 was introduced 7 months after the A290 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX11 grades vs the A290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX11 versus the A290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and A290 is 80 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and A290.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX11 to produce extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX11 provides an edge in sensor tech.