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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A230

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A230 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
  • Announced December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX20
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A200
  • Newer Model is Sony A290
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A230 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung NX11 and Sony A230, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A230 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX11 was brought out 20 months after the A230 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX11 scores against the A230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A230

 NX11 A230 
IntroducedDecember 2010May 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung NX11

 A230 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A230

 NX11 A230 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 has got 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) and the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX11 compared to the A230.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and A230 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and A230.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX11 to result in extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX11 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
Sony A230 Portrait photography information
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
Sony A230 as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499g)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX11
Sports photography with Sony A230
52
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography highlights
Sony A230 Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery (400 per charge)
good resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (499g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
45
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (230 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A230 Landscape photography highlights
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
terrible battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging information
Sony A230 Vlogging information
24
has face detect autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (499g)
9
can't record video
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A230
 Samsung NX11Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-12-28 2009-05-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 490 gr (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 63
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 11.4
DXO Low light rating 553 531
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 230 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
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