Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A700

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A700, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was launched 5 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX1100 grades vs the A700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX1100 against the A700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and A700 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and A700.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX1100 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.