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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2022
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Later Model is Samsung NX20
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and NX11 (15MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z30 was revealed 11 years after the NX11 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z30 matches up against the NX11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Samsung NX11

 Z30 NX11 
RevealedJune 2022December 2010Newer by 141 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon Z30

 NX11 Z30 

Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX11

 Z30 NX11 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen measurements

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z30 offers physical measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z30 compared to the NX11.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and NX11 is 79 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and NX11.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon Z30 to render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Z30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (405g)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z30 Sports photography info
Samsung NX11 Sports photography info
76
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
52
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z30 Travel photography features
Samsung NX11 Travel photography features
78
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (21MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (405 grams)
63
great battery (400 shots)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z30 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX11 Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (405 grams)
24
features face detect focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Nikon Z30 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and Samsung NX11
 Nikon Z30Samsung NX11
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z30 Samsung NX11
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-06-29 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Total lenses 35 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $650 $626