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Canon 90D vs Samsung NX11

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon 90D vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon 80D
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
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Canon 90D vs Samsung NX11 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon 90D versus Samsung NX11, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and NX11 (15MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 90D was brought out 8 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 90D grades against the NX11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Samsung NX11

 90D NX11 
LaunchedAugust 2019December 2010More recent by 106 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Canon 90D

 NX11 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Samsung NX11

 90D NX11 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Canon 90D vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D features physical dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 90D and the NX11.

Canon 90D vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and NX11 is 60 and 80 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and NX11.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 90D to resolve more detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent 90D is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography information
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
72
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography details
Samsung NX11 Sports photography details
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is high (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (1,300 shots)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
53
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography info
Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
78
great battery life (1,300 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is high (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
63
great battery life (400 shots)
resolution is good (15MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography highlights
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is high (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (1,300 shots)
does not have image stabilization
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
24
features face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Canon 90D vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Samsung NX11
 Canon EOS 90DSamsung NX11
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 90D Samsung NX11
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2010-12-28
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 15
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 326 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701 grams (1.55 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 1300 photos 400 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,199 $626