Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11
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Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z8 & Samsung NX11. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z8 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Samsung NX11
Z8 | NX11 | |||
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Announced | May 2023 | December 2010 | Newer by 151 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.20" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2089k | 614k | Clearer display (+1475k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon Z8
NX11 | Z8 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Samsung NX11
Z8 | NX11 | |||
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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).
Compare the Nikon Z8 versus Samsung NX11 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z8 and NX11 is 55 and 80 respectively.
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.