Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5R

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX11 and Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX11 was brought out 20 months prior to the NEX-5R which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX11 scores against the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 has external 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) and the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX11 compared to the NEX-5R.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and NEX-5R is 80 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony NEX-5R to give more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.