Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX10

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung NX11 versus Sony WX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very well matched but the NX11 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The NX11 was released at a similar time to the WX10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX11 scores versus the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 has got physical 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX11 versus Sony WX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX11 versus the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and WX10 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and WX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX11 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX10 will give more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.