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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R II 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
  • Announced December 2010
  • Older Model is Samsung NX10
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX20
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R
  • Updated by Sony A7R III
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX11 and Sony A7R II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The NX11 was introduced 5 years prior to the A7R II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX11 grades against the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A7R II

 NX11 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung NX11

 A7R II NX11 
IntroducedJune 2015December 2010More recent by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k614kSharper screen (+615k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A7R II

 NX11 A7R II 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 comes with 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 Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX11 against the A7R II.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and A7R II is 80 and 68 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and A7R II.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX11 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R II will give more detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R II Portrait photography details
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
resolution is high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (499g)
81
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R II Sports photography highlights
52
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low battery (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography information
Sony A7R II Travel photography information
63
good battery life (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
environment proof
resolution is high (42MP)
low battery (290 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
Landscape photography with Sony A7R II
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
low battery (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R II Vlogging highlights
24
features face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (499g)
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A7R II
 Samsung NX11Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-12-28 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 7974 x 5316
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 399
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Maximum flash sync 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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 625 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 98
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 13.9
DXO Low light rating 553 3434
Other
Battery life 400 shots 290 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $626 $2,913