Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11
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Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
Nikon Z8
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(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
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(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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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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
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.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
has manual focus
MP count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Nikon Z8 Street photography info
Samsung NX11 Street photography info
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)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Nikon Z8 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX11 Sports photography factors
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 (1/ seconds)
low battery life (330 per charge)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Nikon Z8
Travel photography with Samsung NX11
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count great (46 megapixels)
low battery life (330 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (910g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
better than average battery power (400 shots)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (499g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z8 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography details
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.20 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery life (330 shots)
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Nikon Z8 Vlogging info
Samsung NX11 Vlogging info
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (910g)
supports face detect autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
| Nikon Z8 | Samsung NX11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Z8 | Samsung NX11 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2023-05-10 | 2010-12-28 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 46MP | 15MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 32 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 493 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 46 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.20 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 2,089k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 900s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | - | 1/4000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 30.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 7680x4320 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264, H.265 | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 910 grams (2.01 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 98 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 26.3 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.2 | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | 2548 | 553 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 400 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL15c | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $3,999 | $626 |