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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and NX30 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX11 was launched 4 years prior to the NX30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX11 grades against the NX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung NX30

 NX11 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung NX11

 NX30 NX11 
ReleasedJanuary 2014December 2010Newer by 36 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k614kSharper screen (+422k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX30

 NX11 NX30 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX11 versus the NX30.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and NX30 is 80 and 75 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and NX30.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX30 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography information
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX11
Street photography with Samsung NX30
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499g)
75
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
52
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery (400 per charge)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging information
Samsung NX30 Vlogging information
24
provides face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (499g)
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX30
 Samsung NX11Samsung NX30
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX11 Samsung NX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-12-28 2014-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 247
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 375 gr (0.83 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 77
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.4
DXO Low light rating 553 1014
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $626 $699