Samsung NX11 vs Sony A350
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A350 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
- Launched December 2010
- Succeeded the Samsung NX10
- Successor is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Released June 2008
- Replacement is Sony A380
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A350 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX11 and Sony A350, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX11 was manufactured 2 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX11 matches up vs the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A350
NX11 | A350 | |||
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Released | December 2010 | June 2008 | More recent by 32 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung NX11
A350 | NX11 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A350
NX11 | A350 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX11 and Sony A350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX11 vs the A350.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and A350 is 80 and 62 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and A350.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX11 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer NX11 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-12-28 | 2008-06-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499g (1.10 lbs) | 674g (1.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $626 | $600 |