Samsung NX11 vs Sony A850
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced December 2010
- Superseded the Samsung NX10
- Successor is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched April 2010
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A850 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Samsung NX11 and Sony A850, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A850 (25MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) have different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX11 was brought out 9 months after the A850 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the NX11 matches up against the A850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A850 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A850
NX11 | A850 | |||
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Launched | December 2010 | April 2010 | Newer by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Samsung NX11
A850 | NX11 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 614k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A850
NX11 | A850 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX11 and Sony A850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX11 compared to the A850.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and A850 is 80 and 54 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and A850.
All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A850 will offer more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer NX11 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A850 Specifications
Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-12-28 | 2010-04-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 25MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6048 x 4032 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 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 file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 499g (1.10 lbs) | 895g (1.97 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | 1415 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 880 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Pricing at release | $626 | $0 |