Samsung NX11 vs Sony A390
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A390 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
- Previous Model is Samsung NX10
- Renewed by Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Released July 2010
- Old Model is Sony A380
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Following is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX11 and Sony A390, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX11 was launched 6 months after the A390 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX11 matches up against the A390 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A390
| NX11 | A390 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Samsung NX11
| A390 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A390
| NX11 | A390 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | December 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX11 against the A390.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and A390 is 80 and 66 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and A390.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX11 to render more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A390 Specifications
| Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2010-12-28 | 2010-07-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | 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 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | - |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) | 549 grams (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 63 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 553 | 607 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photographs | 230 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $626 | $500 |
