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Samsung NX11 vs Sony S950

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX11 vs Sony S950 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
  • Announced December 2010
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX10
  • Updated by Samsung NX20
Sony S950
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony S950

 NX11 S950 
LaunchedDecember 2010February 2009More recent by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung NX11

 S950 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony S950

 NX11 S950 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and S950 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography features
Sony S950 Portrait photography features
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography highlights
Sony S950 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX11
Sports photography with Sony S950
52
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography highlights
Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
decent megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
Landscape photography with Sony S950
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging advice
Sony S950 Vlogging advice
24
includes face detection focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (499g)
9
no video
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony S950
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
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