Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A65

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony A65, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was unveiled 18 months later than the A65 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX1100 scores versus the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 versus the A65.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and A65.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A65 to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.