Samsung NX11 vs Sony A99

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX11 and Sony A99, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and A99 (24MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The NX11 was revealed 23 months before the A99 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the NX11 grades versus the A99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 offers 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) whilst the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX11 and Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX11 against the A99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and A99 is 80 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and A99.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 will give greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.