Samsung NX11 vs Sony W530

Let's look closer at the Samsung NX11 versus Sony W530, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the NX11 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NX11 was launched around the same time to the W530 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX11 matches up against the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 features outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX11 versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX11 and the W530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and W530 is 80 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and W530.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX11 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX11 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.