Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A7S

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony A7S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the A7S so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX1100 grades against the A7S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Alpha A7S. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 has physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NX1100 vs the A7S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and A7S is 90 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and A7S.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will offer extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.