Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX11
Portability
62 Imaging
77 Features
86 Overall
80
62 Imaging
77 Features
86 Overall
80
Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
50 Overall
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80 Imaging
55 Features
50 Overall
53
Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced July 2020
Samsung NX11
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(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
- Announced December 2010
- Succeeded the Samsung NX10
- Updated by Samsung NX20
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Here, we are comparing the Nikon Z5 versus Samsung NX11, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and NX11 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe Z5 was introduced 9 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z5 scores against the NX11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung NX11
| Z5 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2020 |  | December 2010 | Fresher by 117 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+426k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon Z5
| NX11 | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Samsung NX11
| Z5 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 offers external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z5 versus Samsung NX11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5 against the NX11.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and NX11 is 62 and 80 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and NX11.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will provide greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Samsung NX11 Street photography factors
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average in class (675 grams)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX11 Sports photography advice
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (470 shots)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames per second)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX11 Travel photography factors
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
heavier than average in class (675 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
good MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (470 per charge)
has dual storage slots
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (675g)
features face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Samsung NX11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Z5 | Samsung NX11 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2020-07-20 | 2010-12-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 6 | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 15MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 15 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 @ 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 675 grams (1.49 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 470 photographs | 400 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15c | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Two | One |
| Retail cost | $1,399 | $626 |
