Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony A77 II and Samsung Galaxy NX side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony A77 II has external dimensions of 143 x 104 x 81 mm (5.63 x 4.09 x 3.19″) and weighs 647 g (1.43 lb / 22.82 oz) (including batteries). Samsung Galaxy NX has external dimensions of 137 x 101 x 26 mm (5.39 x 3.98 x 1.02″) and weighs 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony A77 II and the Samsung Galaxy NX. Samsung Galaxy NX is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 55mm thinner than Sony A77 II.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony A77 II and Samsung Galaxy NX.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony A77 II and Samsung Galaxy NX.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung Galaxy NX is significantly lighter (152g ) than the Sony A77 II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Sony A77 II and Samsung Galaxy NX have the same APS-C sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the A77 II has a big advantage over the Galaxy NX which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung Galaxy NX's 4.80" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony A77 II's 3 screen.
On the other hand, Sony A77 II sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy NX has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to A77 II.