Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX10

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung NX11 and the Samsung NX10, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung NX11 was introduced in December 2010 and Samsung NX10 was introduced in April 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung NX11 Highlights

      • 15 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 15 Focus Points (15 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung NX10 Highlights

      • 15 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 15 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fixed Screen
      • 920k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung NX10
      4. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      5. Screen and Viewfinder
      6. Sensor
      7. Photography Features
      8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      9. Other Features
      10. Physical Parameters
      11. For Different Types of Photography
      12. Evaluations
      13. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX10.

      PROS

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      •   Sensor Resolution - 15 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63
      •   Sensor Resolution - 15 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung NX11.

      Samsung NX30
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX3000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX200
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      APS-C

      20 MP

      Samsung NX500
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Samsung NX1
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Samsung Galaxy NX
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX1100
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX300M
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX2000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX5
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX1000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX300
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Advantage of Samsung NX10

      Samsung NX10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX10 over Samsung NX11.

      Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX10
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 553 vs 572
      Higher DxO Color Depth 22.7 vs 22.8

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung NX10.

      Samsung NX20
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX5
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX1000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX500
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Samsung NX mini
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      1-inch

      20.5 MP

      Samsung NX200
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      APS-C

      20 MP

      Samsung NX30
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX210
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX3000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX1100
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX1
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Samsung NX300
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung NX11 Samsung NX10
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Light499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Samsung NX11 Samsung NX10
        Low Native ISO3,2003,200
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen614k dot614k dot
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.0 fps
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life400 shots400 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX10 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 614k dot resolution.


      Viewfinder

      Samsung NX11 has a built-in Electronic viewfinderSamsung NX10 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage and 0.86x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Both models feature a 15 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 365 mm2. Their native ISO range is 100 - 3,200


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with DRIM Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3056 resolution. They can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4592 x 2584, 3872 x 2592, 3872 x 2176, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1472 x 976 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Samsung NX lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Samsung NX11 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX10 nothing can be done. On Samsung NX10 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX11 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Samsung NX11 has a Mini HDMI and Samsung NX10 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX10 come with BP1130 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX11, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX10. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 11.00 m.. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot shoe to Samsung NX10. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX10 bodies have the same dimensions of 123 x 87 x 40 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 1.57") and they both weigh 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz).

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      123 mm

      87 mm

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      87 mm

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      40 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX10

      Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX10 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      GOOD
      78
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      79
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      GOOD
      79
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX10 and give both of them the score of 59 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Sensor Resolution - 15 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Sensor Resolution - 15 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63

      Photo

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      POOR
      54
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      POOR
      54
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot

      Connectivity

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX10

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots


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