Samsung NX11 vs Sony a5000

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX11 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and a5000 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX11 was revealed 4 years prior to the a5000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX11 scores vs the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX11 & Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 features 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 a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX11 versus the a5000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and a5000 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and a5000.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony a5000 to show greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older NX11 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.