Samsung NX11 vs Sony S950
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
- Announced December 2010
- Previous Model is Samsung NX10
- Updated by Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009
Samsung NX11 vs Sony S950 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung NX11 and Sony S950, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and S950 (10MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX11 was brought out 23 months later than the S950 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX11 grades versus the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony S950
NX11 | S950 | |||
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Launched | December 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung NX11
S950 | NX11 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony S950
NX11 | S950 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 comes with external dimensions 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 S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX11 and Sony S950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX11 against the S950.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and S950 is 80 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and S950.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX11 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX11 will give more detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer NX11 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Samsung NX11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-12-28 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 553 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $626 | $130 |