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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6400

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released January 2019
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6400 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX11 versus Sony A6400, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A6400 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX11 was announced 9 years prior to the A6400 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX11 matches up versus the A6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A6400

 NX11 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung NX11

 A6400 NX11 
ReleasedJanuary 2019December 2010Newer by 98 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A6400

 NX11 A6400 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX11 versus the A6400.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and A6400 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and A6400.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A6400 to give greater detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6400 Portrait photography highlights
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX11
Street photography with Sony A6400
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average (499g)
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Sports photography camera
52
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 shots)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
76
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography advice
Sony A6400 Travel photography advice
63
good battery pack (400 per charge)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
87
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography details
Sony A6400 Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX11
Vlogging with Sony A6400
24
features face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (499 grams)
80
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A6400
 Samsung NX11Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Alpha a6400
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-12-28 2019-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 425
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone 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 499g (1.10 pounds) 403g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 83
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 13.6
DXO Low light score 553 1431
Other
Battery life 400 photos 410 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $626 $898