Samsung NX1100 vs Sony a3500

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was released 11 months earlier than the a3500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX1100 scores against the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1100 compared to the a3500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and a3500 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and a3500.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The older NX1100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.