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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A55

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A55 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
  • Launched December 2010
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Later Model is Sony A57
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A55 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung NX11 and Sony A55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX11 was introduced 5 months later than the A55 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX11 scores vs the A55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A55

 NX11 A55 

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Samsung NX11

 A55 NX11 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A55

 NX11 A55 
LaunchedDecember 2010August 2010Same age
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX11 and Sony A55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX11 versus the A55.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and A55 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and A55.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A55 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
Sony A55 Portrait photography information
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX11
Street photography with Sony A55
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography details
Sony A55 Sports photography details
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (380 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography details
Sony A55 Travel photography details
63
good battery pack (400 shots)
good MP (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (380 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography features
Sony A55 Landscape photography features
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
bad battery power (380 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging features
Sony A55 Vlogging features
24
comes with face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A55
 Samsung NX11Sony SLT-A55
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony SLT-A55
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-12-28 2010-08-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 500 gr (1.10 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 73
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.4
DXO Low light score 553 816
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 380 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $626 $800