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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7 III 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
  • Released December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX20
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Successor is Sony A7 IV
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX11 versus Sony A7 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The NX11 was brought out 8 years before the A7 III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX11 scores vs the A7 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A7 III

 NX11 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung NX11

 A7 III NX11 
LaunchedFebruary 2018December 2010Newer by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A7 III

 NX11 A7 III 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 features exterior 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) while the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX11 against the A7 III.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and A7 III is 80 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and A7 III.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7 III will result in extra detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged NX11 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
84
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography info
Sony A7 III Street photography info
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (499 grams)
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography advice
Sony A7 III Sports photography advice
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (610 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography features
Sony A7 III Travel photography features
63
better than average battery (400 shots)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
good battery pack (610 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 III Landscape photography factors
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (610 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
24
comes with face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than others (499g)
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A7 III
 Samsung NX11Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Alpha A7 III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-12-28 2018-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 693
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 650 gr (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 96
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 14.7
DXO Low light score 553 3730
Other
Battery life 400 photos 610 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 Two
Retail price $626 $1,998