Samsung NX11 vs Sony W650

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung NX11 vs Sony W650, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively close but the NX11 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The NX11 was brought out 12 months before the W650 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX11 scores versus the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 features outer 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) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX11 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX11 vs the W650.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and W650 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and W650.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W650 will result in more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged NX11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.