Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S II
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(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
- Introduced December 2010
- Superseded the Samsung NX10
- Successor is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Superseded the Sony A7S
- Successor is Sony A7S III
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S II Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung NX11 versus Sony A7S II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX11 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A7S II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX11 grades versus the A7S II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A7S II
NX11 | A7S II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung NX11
A7S II | NX11 | |||
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Introduced | October 2015 | December 2010 | Newer by 58 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 614k | Sharper screen (+615k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A7S II
NX11 | A7S II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 has outer 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 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX11 versus Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX11 compared to the A7S II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and A7S II is 80 and 68 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and A7S II.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX11 will provide extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged NX11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-12-28 | 2015-10-12 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIM Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 169 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Maximum 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 grams (1.10 lb) | 627 grams (1.38 lb) |
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 Overall score | 63 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | 553 | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 370 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $626 | $2,767 |