Samsung NX1100 vs Sony a5000

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was announced 9 months before the a5000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX1100 scores against the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 has got outer 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) while the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1100 against the a5000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and a5000.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The older NX1100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.