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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R 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
  • Announced December 2010
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX10
  • New Model is Samsung NX20
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R II
  • New Model is Sony A7R IV
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX11 versus Sony A7R III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX11 was revealed 7 years prior to the A7R III and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX11 grades vs the A7R III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A7R III

 NX11 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung NX11

 A7R III NX11 
AnnouncedOctober 2017December 2010More recent by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k614kSharper display (+826k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A7R III

 NX11 A7R III 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 has got physical 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 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX11 vs the A7R III.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and A7R III is 80 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and A7R III.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX11 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R III will offer extra detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
86
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX11
Street photography with Sony A7R III
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography advice
Sony A7R III Sports photography advice
52
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (650 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R III Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
great battery power (650 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count fantastic (42 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography details
Sony A7R III Landscape photography details
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great battery power (650 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX11
Vlogging with Sony A7R III
24
has face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A7R III
 Samsung NX11Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-12-28 2017-10-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 365.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 425
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lb) 657 gr (1.45 lb)
Physical 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 All around score 63 100
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 14.7
DXO Low light score 553 3523
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 650 pictures
Form of battery 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
Storage media SD/SDHC Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots 1 2
Retail pricing $626 $2,800