Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5T

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX11 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX11 was released 3 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX11 scores against the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX11 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 offers external measurements 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-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX11 against the NEX-5T.

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

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-5T to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be behind in sensor tech.