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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W800

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W800 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
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • New Model is Samsung NX20
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W800 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX11 versus Sony W800, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and W800 (20MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The NX11 was revealed 4 years earlier than the W800 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX11 matches up vs the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony W800

 NX11 W800 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung NX11

 W800 NX11 
LaunchedFebruary 2014December 2010Newer by 38 months

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony W800

 NX11 W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX11 compared to the W800.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and W800 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and W800.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W800 will produce extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX11 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (499 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography advice
Sony W800 Sports photography advice
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery life (400 per charge)
megapixel count good (15MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than others (125g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
Landscape photography with Sony W800
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 shots)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging factors
Sony W800 Vlogging factors
24
has face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than average (499 grams)
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony W800
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-12-28 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVI MPEG4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $626 $90