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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • New Model is Sony A7R V
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The NX11 was released 9 years prior to the A7R IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX11 matches up versus the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A7R IV

 NX11 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung NX11

 A7R IV NX11 
RevealedJuly 2019December 2010More modern by 104 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k614kCrisper screen (+826k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A7R IV

 NX11 A7R IV 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX11 compared to the A7R IV.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and A7R IV is 80 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and A7R IV.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX11 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will show more detail as a result of its extra 46MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged NX11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
Portrait photography with Sony A7R IV
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
88
you can focus manually
great megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography information
Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
53
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (670 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography advice
Sony A7R IV Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (499g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
74
great battery power (670 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
great megapixels (61MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (670 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX11
Vlogging with Sony A7R IV
24
includes face detect focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (499g)
37
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung NX11Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-12-28 2019-07-16
Physical type 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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 567
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 665 grams (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 99
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 14.8
DXO Low light score 553 3344
Other
Battery life 400 photos 670 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One 2
Retail price $626 $3,498