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Samsung NX11 vs Sony H50

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H50 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
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX20
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony H50 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung NX11 versus Sony H50, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and H50 (9MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NX11 was manufactured 24 months after the H50 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX11 scores vs the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony H50

 NX11 H50 
RevealedDecember 2010January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung NX11

 H50 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony H50

 NX11 H50 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX11 compared to the H50.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and H50 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and H50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX11 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX11 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher NX11 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX11
Sports photography with Sony H50
52
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
long reach (465mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography advice
Sony H50 Landscape photography advice
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
34
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
24
supports face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony H50
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-12-28 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $626 $80