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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6300

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6300 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
  • Launched December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • New Model is Samsung NX20
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A6000
  • Successor is Sony A6500
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6300 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX11 versus Sony A6300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A6300 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX11 was manufactured 6 years prior to the A6300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX11 scores versus the A6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A6300

 NX11 A6300 

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Samsung NX11

 A6300 NX11 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016December 2010Newer by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A6300

 NX11 A6300 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 has external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX11 vs the A6300.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and A6300 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and A6300.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A6300 to result in extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged NX11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
Sony A6300 Portrait photography information
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography highlights
Sony A6300 Street photography highlights
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499g)
79
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography information
Sony A6300 Sports photography information
52
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
75
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography advice
Sony A6300 Travel photography advice
63
good battery (400 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
76
environment proof
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6300 Landscape photography advice
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6300 as a Vlogging camera
24
supports face detect autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than average in class (499g)
35
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A6300
 Samsung NX11Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Alpha a6300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-12-28 2016-02-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lb) 404 gr (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 85
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 13.7
DXO Low light score 553 1437
Other
Battery life 400 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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