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Samsung NX11 vs Sony QX1

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Samsung NX11 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX11 versus Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and QX1 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX11 was brought out 4 years earlier than the QX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX11 grades against the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony QX1

 NX11 QX1 
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution614k0kClearer screen (+614k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung NX11

 QX1 NX11 
IntroducedSeptember 2014December 2010Fresher by 44 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony QX1

 NX11 QX1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 provides 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) whilst the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX11 versus Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX11 versus the QX1.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and QX1 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and QX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony QX1 to offer you greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX1 Portrait photography advice
73
has manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
66
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no manual mode
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX11
Street photography with Sony QX1
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX11
Sports photography with Sony QX1
52
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (440 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography advice
Sony QX1 Travel photography advice
63
great battery power (400 CIPA)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
great battery life (440 shots)
has touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX1 Landscape photography advice
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 shots)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging highlights
Sony QX1 Vlogging highlights
24
provides face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
32
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony QX1
 Samsung NX11Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Alpha QX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Announced 2010-12-28 2014-09-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches -
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 216 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 440 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $626 $500