Samsung NX11 vs Sony A65
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
- Successor is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 24MP - 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
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed November 2011
- Newer Model is Sony A68
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A65 Overview
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).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A65 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A65
NX11 | A65 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung NX11
A65 | NX11 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | December 2010 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 614k | Clearer display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A65
NX11 | A65 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Samsung NX11 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX11 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-12-28 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 32 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 10.00 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) | 622 grams (1.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 560 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $626 | $700 |