Samsung NX11 vs Sony A580
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A580 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
- Announced December 2010
- Succeeded the Samsung NX10
- Successor is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released May 2011
- Succeeded the Sony A100
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Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX11 versus Sony A580, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX11 was launched 4 months prior to the A580 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX11 matches up vs the A580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A580
| NX11 | A580 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Samsung NX11
| A580 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 614k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A580
| NX11 | A580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | December 2010 |  | May 2011 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 features physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A580 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX11 versus Sony A580 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX11 against the A580.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and A580 is 80 and 64 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and A580.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A580 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A580 Specifications
| Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-12-28 | 2011-05-26 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 614k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) | 599 grams (1.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 63 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 553 | 1121 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 images | 1050 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | 2 |
| Pricing at launch | $626 | $848 |
