Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11
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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(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
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Announced August 2018
- Newer Model is Nikon Z6 II
(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
- Announced December 2010
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
- Renewed by Samsung NX20

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and NX11 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

The Z6 was released 7 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z6 grades vs the NX11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 and Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Samsung NX11
Z6 | NX11 | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | ![]() | December 2010 | More recent by 94 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer screen (+1486k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon Z6
NX11 | Z6 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Samsung NX11
Z6 | NX11 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 has got external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 and the NX11.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and NX11 is 62 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 and NX11.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Z6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Nikon Z6 | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Z6 | Samsung NX11 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-08-23 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | 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 surface 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 |
Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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 |
Amount of lenses | 15 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | 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 / 144 Mbps, 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 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 95 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.3 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.3 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 3299 | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 400 photos |
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 | XQD card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,997 | $626 |