• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 14.6 megapixels
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  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 16,000

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Differences

Samsung NX11 advantages over Sony A37

  • Thinner
    39 mm vs 84 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Sony A37 advantages over Samsung NX11

  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Higher effective ISO
    799 vs 553 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • More dynamic range
    12.8 vs 10.8 evs
    Retain detail in highlight and shadows
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.73x vs 0.57x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro1

Samsung NX11
Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Sony A37
Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Thinner
  • Higher-res screen

Compared to Sony A57

Samsung NX11
Sony A57
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Sony A37
Sony A57
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • External Mic Jack
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher-res screen

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Samsung NX11
Pentax K-5 IIs
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $497
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Sony A37
Pentax K-5 IIs
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $497
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Samsung NX11
Sony NEX-6
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Sony A37
Sony NEX-6
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Higher effective ISO

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX11
Fujifilm X-A1
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Sony A37
Fujifilm X-A1
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner
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