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Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83
Nikon Z8 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Launched May 2023
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
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX10
  • Later Model is Samsung NX20
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Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon Z8 versus Samsung NX11, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and NX11 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z8 was revealed 12 years after the NX11 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z8 matches up versus the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Samsung NX11

 Z8 NX11 
AnnouncedMay 2023December 2010Newer by 151 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k614kClearer display (+1475k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon Z8

 NX11 Z8 

Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Samsung NX11

 Z8 NX11 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z8 features outer dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z8 vs the NX11.

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z8 and NX11 is 55 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z8 and NX11.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z8 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z8 will provide greater detail because of its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Z8 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z8 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
89
has manual focus
MP count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z8 Street photography info
Samsung NX11 Street photography info
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (910 grams)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z8 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX11 Sports photography factors
81
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
low maximum shutter speed