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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
Sony A7S II
(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  • Superseded the Sony A7S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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A7S II

 NX11 A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung NX11

 A7S II NX11 
IntroducedOctober 2015December 2010Newer by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k614kSharper screen (+615k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A7S II

 NX11 A7S II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and A7S II is 80 and 68 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
73
manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
68
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography advice
Sony A7S II Street photography advice
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography features
Sony A7S II Sports photography features
52
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (370 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
Sony A7S II Travel photography info
63
good battery life (400 per charge)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
environment proofing
low battery pack (370 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography information
Sony A7S II Landscape photography information
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging advice
Sony A7S II Vlogging advice
24
comes with face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A7S II
 Samsung NX11Sony Alpha A7S II
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