Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung NX11 versus Sony A7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A7 (24MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX11 was launched 4 years earlier than the A7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX11 grades versus the A7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 enjoys outside measurements 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 Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX11 versus Sony A7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX11 and the A7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and A7 is 80 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and A7.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX11 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.