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Nikon D1X vs Samsung NX11

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Nikon D1X front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon D1X vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Announced June 2001
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D1
  • New Model is Nikon D2X
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX10
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX20
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Nikon D1X vs Samsung NX11 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon D1X versus Samsung NX11, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and NX11 (15MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D1X was manufactured 10 years prior to the NX11 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the D1X matches up versus the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Samsung NX11

 D1X NX11 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon D1X

 NX11 D1X 
AnnouncedDecember 2010June 2001Newer by 115 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution614k130kSharper display (+484k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1X and Samsung NX11

 D1X NX11 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D1X vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D1X has exterior measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D1X vs the NX11.

Nikon D1X vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D1X and NX11 is 51 and 80 respectively.

Nikon D1X vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1X vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D1X and NX11.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX11 to give extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged D1X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D1X vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Nikon D1X vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1X vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1X Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography factors
51
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D1X
Street photography with Samsung NX11
45
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1X Sports photography info
Samsung NX11 Sports photography info
42
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
53
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (400 shots)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1X Travel photography information
Samsung NX11 Travel photography information
28
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
63
great battery life (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1X Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1X as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
24
supports face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Nikon D1X vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1X and Samsung NX11
 Nikon D1XSamsung NX11
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D1X Samsung NX11
Category Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2001-06-29 2010-12-28
Body design Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 1960 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 309 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 130k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $5,130 $626