Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX30
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Announced December 2010
- Old Model is Samsung NX10
- Successor is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
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Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very similar but the NX11 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe NX11 was revealed 6 months before the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX11 grades vs the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony WX30
| NX11 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung NX11
| WX30 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony WX30
| NX11 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2010 |  | July 2011 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 features exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX11 versus the WX30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and WX30 is 80 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and WX30.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX11 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX30 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Samsung NX11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-12-28 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIM Engine | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
| 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $626 | $259 |