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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX11

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
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
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX11, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and NX11 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was introduced 9 years after the NX11 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z7 II matches up versus the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Samsung NX11

 Z7 II NX11 
AnnouncedOctober 2020December 2010More modern by 120 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kClearer screen (+1486k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon Z7 II

 NX11 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX11

 Z7 II NX11 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II vs the NX11.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and NX11 is 61 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and NX11.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will result in extra detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
88
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography details
Samsung NX11 Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography details
Samsung NX11 Sports photography details
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Samsung NX11 Travel photography features
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
63
better than average battery life (400 shots)
megapixel count good (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography info
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging advice
Samsung NX11 Vlogging advice
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
24
has face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX11
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISamsung NX11
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Samsung NX11
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2010-12-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 46 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Samsung NX
Available lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 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 function
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest 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
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
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 score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 420 shots 400 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Two One
Retail cost $2,997 $626