Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A390

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX1100 and Sony A390, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and A390 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was brought out 2 years later than the A390 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX1100 matches up vs the A390 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NX1100 versus the A390.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and A390 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and A390.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1100 to deliver more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.