Samsung NX11 vs Sony A65

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX11 vs Sony A65, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A65 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX11 was released 10 months prior to the A65 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX11 grades against the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX11 and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX11 vs Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX11 and the A65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and A65 is 80 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and A65.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A65 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.