Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX50

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched but the NX11 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The NX11 was manufactured 13 months before the WX50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX11 scores vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 has outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX11 compared to the WX50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and WX50 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX50 will give extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.