Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 & Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A6000
NX11 | A6000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung NX11
A6000 | NX11 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | December 2010 | Newer by 40 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 614k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A6000
NX11 | A6000 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Check the Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and A6000 is 80 and 85 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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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 |