Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A9

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the A9 (24MP) is pretty similar but the NX1100 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was brought out 5 years prior to the A9 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX1100 matches up vs the A9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 provides external 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 A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 compared to the A9.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and A9 is 90 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and A9.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A9 will offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.