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Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX11 and Sony RX100 VII, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The NX11 was released 9 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX11 grades versus the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony RX100 VII

 NX11 RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung NX11

 RX100 VII NX11 
RevealedJuly 2019December 2010Fresher by 104 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony RX100 VII

 NX11 RX100 VII 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 offers external 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 RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX11 vs the RX100 VII.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and RX100 VII is 80 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX11 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will give more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VII
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Street photography factors
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (499g)
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX11
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VII
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX11
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VII
63
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
good resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (499 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competitors (302 grams)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
65
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX11
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VII
24
has face detect focus
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (499 grams)
81
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competitors (302 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony RX100 VII
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-12-28 2019-07-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 302 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.4
DXO Low light score 553 418
Other
Battery life 400 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $626 $1,298