Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A68

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A68, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was launched 3 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX1100 scores versus the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 features outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A68 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1100 and the A68.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and A68 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and A68.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A68 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.