Samsung NX11 vs Sony W710

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX11 and Sony W710, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very comparable but the NX11 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The NX11 was introduced 24 months prior to the W710 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX11 grades vs the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX11 and Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX11 against the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and W710 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and W710.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX11 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W710 will show extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older NX11 will be behind in sensor innovation.