Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-7

Lets look closer at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony NEX-7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was brought out 17 months after the NEX-7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX1100 matches up vs the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1100 compared to the NEX-7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and NEX-7 is 90 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and NEX-7.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony NEX-7 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer NX1100 should have an edge in sensor technology.