Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX2000

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and NX2000 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX11 was revealed 3 years prior to the NX2000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX11 scores vs the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 features outer 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) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX11 and the NX2000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and NX2000 is 80 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and NX2000.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX2000 to produce more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older NX11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.