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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

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
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX20
Samsung NX5
(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 June 2010
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung NX11 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX11 was introduced 7 months after the NX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX11 scores against the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung NX5

 NX11 NX5 
IntroducedDecember 2010June 2010Newer by 7 months
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung NX11

 NX5 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX5

 NX11 NX5 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX11 versus the NX5.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and NX5 is 80 and 80 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and NX5.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger NX11 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography factors
Samsung NX5 Street photography factors
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499g)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography details
Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
53
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
52
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Travel photography highlights
63
good battery (400 CIPA)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
63
great battery life (400 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX11
Vlogging with Samsung NX5
24
provides face detect focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (499g)
24
supports face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX5
 Samsung NX11Samsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX11 Samsung NX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-12-28 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $626 $499