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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
62
Imaging
74
Features
88
Overall
79
Nikon Z6 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(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
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
  • Announced December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Samsung NX11

 Z6 NX11 
AnnouncedAugust 2018December 2010More recent by 94 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kClearer screen (+1486k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon Z6

 NX11 Z6 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Samsung NX11

 Z6 NX11 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

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

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6
Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
84
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
73
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6
Street photography with Samsung NX11
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6
Sports photography with Samsung NX11
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6
Travel photography with Samsung NX11
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
good battery (400 CIPA)
good MP (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6
Vlogging with Samsung NX11
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
24
supports face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Samsung NX11
 Nikon Z6Samsung NX11
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