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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A77

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A77 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
  • Released December 2010
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A700
  • Updated by Sony A77 II
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A77 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX11 and Sony A77, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A77 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX11 was released 10 months prior to the A77 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX11 scores versus the A77 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A77

 NX11 A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung NX11

 A77 NX11 
RevealedOctober 2011December 2010More recent by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A77

 NX11 A77 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 features outer measurements 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 A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX11 and Sony A77 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX11 compared to the A77.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and A77 is 80 and 59 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and A77.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A77 to show more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older NX11 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
Portrait photography with Sony A77
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography details
Sony A77 Street photography details
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
74
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX11
Sports photography with Sony A77
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography information
Sony A77 Travel photography information
63
good battery power (400 per charge)
megapixel count good (15MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A77 Landscape photography highlights
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery (470 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging info
Sony A77 Vlogging info
24
provides face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
76
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony A77
 Samsung NX11Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony SLT-A77
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-12-28 2011-10-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size 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 surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology 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 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 732g (1.61 lb)
Physical 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 score 63 78
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 13.2
DXO Low light score 553 801
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 470 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $626 $900