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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A900

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
67
Features
62
Overall
65

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(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
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A99
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A900 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung NX11 versus Sony A900, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A900 (25MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX11 was revealed 2 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX11 matches up vs the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A900

 NX11 A900 
LaunchedDecember 2010October 2008More recent by 27 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung NX11

 A900 NX11 
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A900

 NX11 A900 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX11 against the A900.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and A900 is 80 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and A900.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX11 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A900 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern NX11 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
Sony A900 Portrait photography advice
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
72
manual focus
MP count high (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography advice
Sony A900 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography highlights
Sony A900 Sports photography highlights
52
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count high (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography factors
Sony A900 Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery power (400 shots)
good megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
55
environment proofing
MP count high (25MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
doesn't have liveview
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
24
provides face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
9
no video
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A900
 Samsung NX11Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-12-28 2008-10-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 area 365.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 895 gr (1.97 pounds)
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 All around score 63 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.3
DXO Low light score 553 1431
Other
Battery life 400 shots 880 shots
Style of battery 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 Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One 2
Launch cost $626 $2,736