Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX20

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung NX11 and the Samsung NX20, 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 NX20 was introduced in April 2012. 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 NX20 Highlights

      • 20.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 15 Focus Points (15 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung NX11
      4. Advantage of Samsung NX20
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. 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 NX20.

      PROS

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

      •   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
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 341 g (0.75 lb / 12.03 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

      •   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
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

      •   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 - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 75

      Advantage of Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX11
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX11 over Samsung NX20.

      Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX20
      Longer Battery Life 400 shots vs 360 shots

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

      Samsung NX10
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      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 NX1000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX5
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Advantage of Samsung NX20

      Samsung NX20
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX20 over Samsung NX11.

      Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX20
      Higher Sensor Resolution 15 Megapixel vs 20.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 12,800
      Max Image Resolution 4592 x 3056 vs 5472 x 3648
      Screen Type Fixed vs Fully Articulated
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.57x vs 0.69x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 553 vs 785
      Higher DxO Color Depth 22.7 vs 23.4
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 10.8 vs 12.9
      Higher DxO Overall Score 63 vs 75
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz) vs 341 g (0.75 lb / 12.03 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung NX20.

      Samsung NX10
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung NX30
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX3000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX1
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Samsung NX210
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX300
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX mini
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      1-inch

      20.5 MP

      Samsung NX1100
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX200
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      APS-C

      20 MP

      Samsung NX100
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Samsung Galaxy NX
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Samsung NX1000
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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 NX20
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini
        Light499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)341 g (0.75 lb / 12.03 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Samsung NX11 Samsung NX20
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Image Stabilization
        Low Resolution Screen614k dot614k dot
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life400 shots360 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX20 have 3.0" screens with 614k dot resolution. Samsung NX11 has a Fixed screen Samsung NX20 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Samsung NX20 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Electronic viewfinders. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Samsung NX11 features a 15 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 365 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Samsung NX20 features a 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.


      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
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      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

      Samsung NX11 is equipped with DRIM Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3056 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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. Samsung NX20 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2736 x 1824, 2640 x 2640, 2000 x 2000, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1152, 1024 x 1024 with 1:1, 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 NX20 nothing can be done. On Samsung NX20 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

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Samsung NX20

      Samsung NX20 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      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 NX20 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX20 come with BP1130 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots on Samsung NX11 and with battery life of 360 shots on Samsung NX20.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung NX11 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Samsung NX20 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung NX11, and up to 1/8000 sec on Samsung NX20. Samsung NX11 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Samsung NX20 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 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 NX20. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung NX11 body has dimensions of 123 x 87 x 40 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 1.57") and Samsung NX20 body has dimensions of 122 x 90 x 40 mm (4.8 x 3.54 x 1.57"). Samsung NX11 weighs 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz) and Samsung NX20 weighs 341 g (0.75 lb / 12.03 oz).

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

      123 mm

      87 mm

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      122 mm

      90 mm

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      87 mm

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      40 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX20

      Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX20 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 NX20

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      71
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

      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
      66
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

      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
      58
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

      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
      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

      Street Photography

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

      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
      84
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 341 g (0.75 lb / 12.03 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

      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
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 341 g (0.75 lb / 12.03 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX20 and give them scores of 59 and 66 out of 100 recpectively. 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 NX20

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      66

      Sensor

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Sensor Resolution - 15 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63
      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 75

      Photo

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

      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
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

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

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      GOOD
      82
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot

      Connectivity

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung NX11

      Samsung NX20

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 341 g (0.75 lb / 12.03 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots


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