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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
96
Overall
88

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Replaced the Samsung NX10
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX20
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Superseded the Sony A7R IV
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R V Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung NX11 and Sony A7R V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and A7R V (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX11 was brought out 12 years before the A7R V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX11 matches up versus the A7R V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A7R V

 NX11 A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Samsung NX11

 A7R V NX11 
RevealedOctober 2022December 2010More modern by 144 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k614kCrisper screen (+1746k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A7R V

 NX11 A7R V 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A7R V has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the NX11 vs the A7R V.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and A7R V is 80 and 60 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and A7R V.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX11 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A7R V will resolve greater detail having its extra 46MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R V Portrait photography details
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
89
has manual focus
great MP (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography info
Sony A7R V Street photography info
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Sports photography camera
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
91
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (600 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery (400 per charge)
good MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
80
good battery (600 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
great MP (61MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
Landscape photography with Sony A7R V
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
89
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.20")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (600 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging details
Sony A7R V Vlogging details
24
supports face detection focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (499 grams)
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has mic port
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A7R V
 Samsung NX11Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Alpha A7R V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-12-28 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3" 3.20"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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.
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
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) 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 723 grams (1.59 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 600 shots
Type of battery 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/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Two
Launch cost $626 $3,900