Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX80

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close but the NX11 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX11 was brought out 24 months before the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX11 scores versus the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 offers 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) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX11 compared to the WX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and WX80 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and WX80.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX11 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX80 will provide you with more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older NX11 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.