Pentax 645D vs Samsung NX11

Here is a detailed analysis of the Pentax 645D vs Samsung NX11, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and NX11 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The 645D was announced 9 months prior to the NX11 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 645D scores against the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax 645D & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are available at Pentax 645D Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645D features outer dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 645D against the NX11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645D and NX11 is 50 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 645D and NX11.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 645D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645D will provide you with greater detail with its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older 645D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.