Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX11 versus Sony A7S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A7S (12MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX11 was manufactured 4 years before the A7S which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX11 scores against the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 & Sony Alpha A7S. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX11 against the A7S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and A7S is 80 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and A7S.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX11 will offer you more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be behind in sensor tech.