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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A700

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(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
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • New Model is Samsung NX20
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2007
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Updated by Sony A77
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A700 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX11 vs Sony A700, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX11 was brought out 3 years after the A700 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX11 matches up against the A700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A700

 NX11 A700 
IntroducedDecember 2010December 2007Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung NX11

 A700 NX11 
Display resolution920k614kCrisper display (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A700

 NX11 A700 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 has physical 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) while the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX11 against the A700.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and A700 is 80 and 58 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and A700.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX11 to offer you more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX11 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A700 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography details
Sony A700 Sports photography details
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A700 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery pack (400 per charge)
good resolution (15MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography features
Sony A700 Landscape photography features
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging information
Sony A700 Vlogging information
24
has face detection focusing
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A700
 Samsung NX11Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-12-28 2007-12-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 11
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 -
Mic 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 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 768 gr (1.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 11.9
DXO Low light rating 553 581
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Single 2
Retail pricing $626 $1,000