Samsung NX11 vs Sony A9
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A9 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX10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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 & Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A9
NX11 | A9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung NX11
A9 | NX11 | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | ![]() | December 2010 | Fresher by 76 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper screen (+826k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A9
NX11 | A9 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Samsung NX11 and Sony A9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A9 Specifications
Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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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 |