Samsung NX11 vs Sony A35
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 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
- Superseded the Samsung NX10
- Replacement is Samsung NX20
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX11 vs Sony A35, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX11 was released 8 months prior to the A35 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX11 matches up against the A35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A35
| NX11 | A35 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung NX11
| A35 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2011 |  | December 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 614k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A35
| NX11 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 has outer 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 A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX11 vs Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX11 against the A35.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and A35 is 80 and 69 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and A35.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A35 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX11 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Samsung NX11 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX11 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-12-28 | 2011-09-20 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 gr (1.10 pounds) | 415 gr (0.91 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 63 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 553 | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 images | 440 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $626 | $598 |