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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX11

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
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
  • Announced December 2010
  • Older Model is Samsung NX10
  • Updated by Samsung NX20
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon Z6 II versus Samsung NX11, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and NX11 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was introduced 9 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z6 II matches up versus the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Samsung NX11

 Z6 II NX11 
AnnouncedOctober 2020December 2010Fresher by 120 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k614kCrisper display (+1486k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon Z6 II

 NX11 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX11

 Z6 II NX11 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II features outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II compared to the NX11.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and NX11 is 61 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and NX11.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
86
focusing manually
megapixel count great (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Samsung NX11 Street photography info
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography features
Samsung NX11 Sports photography features
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Travel photography highlights
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
63
great battery power (400 shots)
megapixel count good (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Samsung NX11 Vlogging features
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
24
provides face detection autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX11
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISamsung NX11
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Samsung NX11
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 499 gr (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 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 410 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC
Card slots Dual 1
Retail price $1,997 $626