Sony DSLR-A380 vs Samsung NX11

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Sony DSLR-A380 vs Samsung NX11

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A380 advantages over Samsung NX11

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
DSLR-A380 test data on DxO Mark NX11 test data on DxO Mark

614 vs 553 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

500 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos

Samsung NX11 advantages over Sony DSLR-A380

Less expensive
$649 vs $849 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Thinner
39 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
353g vs 762g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
614k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.57x vs 0.49x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder

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

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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 Pentax K-7

Sony DSLR-A380

Pentax K-7

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSLR-A380 vs Pentax K-7

Samsung NX11

Pentax K-7

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Pentax K-7

Compared to Nikon D3100

Sony DSLR-A380

Nikon D3100

$849
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony DSLR-A380 vs Nikon D3100

Samsung NX11

Nikon D3100

$649
APS-C

Thinner
More dots on screen

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Nikon D3100

Compared to Sony A33

Sony DSLR-A380

Sony A33

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$540
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony DSLR-A380 vs Sony A33

Samsung NX11

Sony A33

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$540
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Sony A33

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Sony DSLR-A380

Sony NEX-6

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony DSLR-A380 vs Sony NEX-6

Samsung NX11

Sony NEX-6

$649
APS-C

Less expensive

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Sony DSLR-A380

Fujifilm X-A1

$849
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Sony DSLR-A380 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX11

Fujifilm X-A1

$649
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Fujifilm X-A1

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