Samsung NX11 vs Sony A77
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony A77 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX11 and Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony A77
NX11 | A77 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung NX11
A77 | NX11 | |||
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Revealed | October 2011 | December 2010 | More recent by 10 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 614k | Clearer display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony A77
NX11 | A77 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and A77 is 80 and 59 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony A77 Specifications
Samsung NX11 | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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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 |