Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX1
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced December 2010
- Replaced the Samsung NX10
- Renewed by Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Introduced February 2013
Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX1 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe NX11 was launched 3 years earlier than the RX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX11 matches up vs the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony RX1
NX11 | RX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Samsung NX11
RX1 | NX11 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | December 2010 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 614k | Sharper screen (+615k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony RX1
NX11 | RX1 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX11 versus the RX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and RX1 is 80 and 79 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and RX1.
All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX11 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older NX11 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Samsung NX11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-12-28 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIM Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.0-22.0 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lb) | 482 gr (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 270 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $626 | $2,798 |