Samsung NX11 vs Sony QX10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX11 and Sony QX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty similar but the NX11 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX11 was launched 3 years earlier than the QX10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX11 grades against the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX11 and Sony QX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX11 vs the QX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and QX10 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and QX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX11 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony QX10 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.