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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A9

Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A9 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
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX20
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Renewed by Sony A9 II
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A9 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung NX11 and Sony A9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A9 (24MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The NX11 was manufactured 7 years before the A9 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX11 matches up against the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A9

 NX11 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung NX11

 A9 NX11 
AnnouncedApril 2017December 2010Fresher by 76 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k614kSharper screen (+826k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A9

 NX11 A9 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 has got outer 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 A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX11 and the A9.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and A9 is 80 and 65 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and A9.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX11 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A9 will provide extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older NX11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
Sony A9 Portrait photography advice
73
manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
84
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography advice
Sony A9 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 (499g)
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography features
Sony A9 Sports photography features
53
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (650 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography information
Sony A9 Travel photography information
63
good battery life (400 shots)
MP count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery power (650 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
Landscape photography with Sony A9
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (650 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX11
Vlogging with Sony A9
24
features face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (499g)
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A9
 Samsung NX11Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Alpha A9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-12-28 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 693
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 673 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 92
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 13.3
DXO Low light rating 553 3517
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 650 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One 2
Retail cost $626 $4,498