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Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX50

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced December 2010
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX10
  • Later Model is Samsung NX20
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX50 Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony WX50

 NX11 WX50 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung NX11

 WX50 NX11 
RevealedJanuary 2012December 2010Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony WX50

 NX11 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

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

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
52
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
63
good battery (400 per charge)
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
24
offers face detect autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony WX50
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-12-28 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
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 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $626 $250