• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
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  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 14.6 megapixels
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Differences

Sony NEX-VG10 advantages over Samsung NX11

  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 83 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 614k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung NX11 advantages over Sony NEX-VG10

  • Less expensive
    $649 vs $2000 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    39 mm vs 294 mm
    Thinner

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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 Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony NEX-VG10
Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • $2000
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
Samsung NX11
Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-VG10
Fujifilm X-A1
  • $2000
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
Samsung NX11
Fujifilm X-A1
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Samsung NX1

Sony NEX-VG10
Samsung NX1
  • $2000
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $1797
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
Samsung NX11
Samsung NX1
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $1797
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Sony NEX-VG10
Sigma sd Quattro
  • $2000
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Bigger pixels
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • On-sensor phase detect
Samsung NX11
Sigma sd Quattro
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Internal flash
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compared to Olympus E-M1X

Sony NEX-VG10
Olympus E-M1X
  • $2000
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2349
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
Samsung NX11
Olympus E-M1X
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2349
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
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