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Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX150

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Older Model is Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX150 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX150, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively similar but the NX11 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The NX11 was launched 14 months prior to the WX150 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX11 grades against the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony WX150

 NX11 WX150 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution614k461kSharper screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung NX11

 WX150 NX11 
ReleasedFebruary 2012December 2010Newer by 14 months

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony WX150

 NX11 WX150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 provides external measurements 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 WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX11 and the WX150.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and WX150 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and WX150.

To sum up, both of those 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 WX150 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
38
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography information
Sony WX150 Street photography information
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
Sony WX150 Travel photography info
63
good battery life (400 shots)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (133 grams)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX11
Vlogging with Sony WX150
24
supports face detection focus
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (499g)
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony WX150
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-12-28 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $626 $300