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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W530

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(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
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • New Model is Samsung NX20
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W530 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony W530

 NX11 W530 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung NX11

 W530 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony W530

 NX11 W530 
AnnouncedDecember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W530 size comparison

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

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
Portrait photography with Sony W530
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX11
Street photography with Sony W530
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499g)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography factors
Sony W530 Sports photography factors
52
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography features
Sony W530 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery power (400 shots)
MP count good (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography features
Sony W530 Landscape photography features
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging details
Sony W530 Vlogging details
24
includes face detection focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (499g)
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony W530
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-12-28 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $626 $269