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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000 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
  • Released December 2010
  • Older Model is Samsung NX10
  • New Model is Samsung NX20
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
  • Later Model is Sony A6300
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A6000 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX11 was introduced 4 years earlier than the A6000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX11 grades against the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A6000

 NX11 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung NX11

 A6000 NX11 
RevealedApril 2014December 2010Newer by 40 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A6000

 NX11 A6000 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX11 compared to the A6000.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and A6000 is 80 and 85 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and A6000.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony A6000 to offer you greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (499 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (344g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
52
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
72
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery life (400 CIPA)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition (344 grams)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography information
Sony A6000 Landscape photography information
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6000 as a Vlogging camera
24
has face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (499 grams)
33
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (344g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A6000
 Samsung NX11Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-12-28 2014-04-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 179
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 344g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 13.1
DXO Low light rating 553 1347
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 360 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $626 $548