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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A68

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A68 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
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Older Model is Samsung NX10
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX20
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A65
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A68 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX11 and Sony A68, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A68 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX11 was revealed 5 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX11 scores against the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A68

 NX11 A68 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k461kCrisper screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung NX11

 A68 NX11 
AnnouncedNovember 2015December 2010More modern by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A68

 NX11 A68 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX11 vs the A68.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and A68 is 80 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and A68.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A68 to show extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged NX11 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography features
Sony A68 Portrait photography features
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
79
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography information
Sony A68 Street photography information
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography features
Sony A68 Sports photography features
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography details
Sony A68 Travel photography details
63
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
54
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (510 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
Landscape photography with Sony A68
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery (510 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging features
Sony A68 Vlogging features
24
includes face detection focus
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (499g)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A68
 Samsung NX11Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony SLT-A68
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-12-28 2015-11-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine Bionz X
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 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 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 614k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 610 grams (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 13.5
DXO Low light rating 553 701
Other
Battery life 400 photos 510 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $626 $581