Samsung NX1100 vs Sony A77 II

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony A77 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was released 13 months earlier than the A77 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX1100 scores against the A77 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 has got outside dimensions 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 A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony A77 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1100 versus the A77 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and A77 II is 90 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and A77 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A77 II to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older NX1100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.