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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX20
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX1 versus Samsung NX11, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and NX11 (15MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1 was brought out 3 years after the NX11 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX1 matches up against the NX11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung NX11

 NX1 NX11 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014December 2010Newer by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k614kSharper screen (+422k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung NX1

 NX11 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX11

 NX1 NX11 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1 and the NX11.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and NX11 is 66 and 80 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and NX11.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX1 to offer greater detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer NX1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
fantastic resolution (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography advice
Samsung NX11 Street photography advice
74
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition (550g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography details
Samsung NX11 Sports photography details
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic resolution (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than competition (550g)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
fantastic resolution (28MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
63
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic resolution (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
Samsung NX11 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competition (550 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
24
provides face detection focusing
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX11
 Samsung NX1Samsung NX11
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1 Samsung NX11
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-15 2010-12-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6480 x 4320 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 15
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,036k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format H.265 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 63
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 10.8
DXO Low light score 1363 553
Other
Battery life 500 shots 400 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,500 $626