Updated (October, 2012): Compare the Nikon D5200 vs Samsung NX11

Nikon D5100
Winner
Nikon D5100

99

vs
Samsung NX11

38

Samsung NX11
Runner-up
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon D5100

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
80.0
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
13 EV
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

Reasons to buy the Samsung NX11

Size
 Really small
Mid size 123x87x40 mm
Screen type
 OLED Screen
Bright and vivid
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Thickness
 Thin
1.6"
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Nikon D5100
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
Help
 Catch candid moments easily
Overall image quality Better image quality 80.0 vs 63.0
Help
 Around 30% better image quality
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
Help
 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Lens availability Much more lenses available 169 lenses vs 11 lenses
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 Around 15.5x more lenses available
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13 EV vs 10.8 EV
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 2.2 f-stops more dynamic range
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 614k dots
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 Around 50% higher resolution screen
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 1,183 ISO vs 553 ISO
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 The D5100 has excellent image quality 1.1 f-stops higher ISO than the NX11
True resolution Higher true resolution 16.1 MP vs 14 MP
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 Capture more than 10% more detail in your photos
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The D5100's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Color depth Better color depth 23.5 bits vs 22.7 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.8 more bits of color
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentamirror vs Digital
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 Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 4 fps vs 3 fps
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 More than 30% faster continuous shooting
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $496.95 vs $736.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $239 cheaper (more than 30% less)
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Advantages of the Samsung NX11
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor Yes vs No
Help
 Autofocuses with all autofocus lenses
Screen type Has an OLED screen OLED vs LCD
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 OLED screens are often brighter and more vibrant than typical LCD screens
Size Significantly smaller 123x87x40 mm vs 127x96x78 mm
Help
 2.3x smaller
Thickness Significantly thinner 1.6" vs 3.1"
Help
 Around 50% thinner
Weight Slightly lighter 499 g vs 560 g
Help
 More than 10% lighter
Samsung NX11 Learn more about
the Samsung NX11
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Nikon D5100 Nikon D5100
99 vs 38
Explain scores
Samsung NX11 Samsung NX11
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon D5100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Sensor size Large sensors Help
D5100:APS-C 23.6x15.6mm
NX11:APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
Interchangeable lenses Both support interchangeable lenses, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
Many lenses to choose from
Color depth Good color depth Help
D5100:23.5 bits
NX11:22.7 bits
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
D5100:16.1 MP
NX11:14 MP
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
D5100:Pentamirror
NX11:Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Weight Heavy Help
D5100:560 g
NX11:499 g
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Thickness Is thicker
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the D3200 vs the D5100
Compare the D3200 vs the NX11
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$595 - $599 with 18-55mm lens
Thickness Is thicker
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the D5100
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the NX11
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Thickness Is thicker
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the D3100 vs the D5100
Compare the D3100 vs the NX11
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$649 - $968 body only

$949 - $1,182 with 18-135mm lens
Weather sealed Has a weather sealed body
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the D5100
Compare the EOS 60D vs the NX11
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$328 body only

$449 with 18-55mm lens
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the D5100
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the NX11
Canon Rebel T5i

Canon Rebel T5i

Entry-level DSLR

$749 - $871 body only

$899 with 18-55mm lens
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Thickness Is thicker
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the Rebel T5i vs the D5100
Compare the Rebel T5i vs the NX11
Canon Rebel SL1

Canon Rebel SL1

Entry-level DSLR

$649 body only

$749 - $778 with 18-55mm lens
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Thickness Is thicker
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Compare the Rebel SL1 vs the D5100
Compare the Rebel SL1 vs the NX11

Nikon D5100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Focus points More focus points
Battery life Shorter battery life
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the D5200 vs the D5100
Canon Rebel T4i

Canon Rebel T4i

Entry-level DSLR

$580 - $799 body only

$731 - $899 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Compare the Rebel T4i vs the D5100
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$600 - $899 body only

$739 - $1,099 with 18-105mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the D90 vs the D5100
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$997 with 18-105mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Weather sealed Weather sealed
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the D7000 vs the D5100

Samsung NX11 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Samsung NX20

Samsung NX20

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$699 - $749 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Compare the NX20 vs the NX11
Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1000

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$308 - $549 with 20-50mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
3D Takes 3D photos
Screen type Doesn't have an OLED screen
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Compare the NX1000 vs the NX11
Samsung NX10

Samsung NX10

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,114 - $2,674 with 18-55mm lens
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the NX10 vs the NX11
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$491 body only
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Screen type Doesn't have an OLED screen
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the Lumix DMC-G3 vs the NX11

appearance

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