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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 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
  • Released December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX11, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and NX11 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was revealed 7 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z7 matches up vs the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung NX11

 Z7 NX11 
ReleasedAugust 2018December 2010Fresher by 94 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kClearer screen (+1486k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon Z7

 NX11 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX11

 Z7 NX11 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 features outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 against the NX11.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and NX11 is 62 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and NX11.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger Z7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography info
87
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography details
Samsung NX11 Street photography details
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
Samsung NX11 Sports photography features
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
52
good resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography info
Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
great battery pack (400 per charge)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography highlights
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX11 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
24
features face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX11
 Nikon Z7Samsung NX11
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung NX11
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-08-23 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 493 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Total lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
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 675 grams (1.49 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical 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 Overall rating 99 63
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 10.8
DXO Low light rating 2668 553
Other
Battery life 330 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $2,797 $626