Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-7

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX11 versus Sony NEX-7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX11 was released 11 months before the NEX-7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX11 grades versus the NEX-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX11 versus Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX11 and the NEX-7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and NEX-7 is 80 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and NEX-7.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony NEX-7 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.