Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7R IV

Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7R IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1100 was introduced 7 years prior to the A7R IV which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX1100 grades vs the A7R IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 features outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX1100 vs the A7R IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and A7R IV is 90 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and A7R IV.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with extra detail using its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.