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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
85
Nikon Z9 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
50 Overall
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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Launched October 2021
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
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Replaced the Samsung NX10
  • Later Model is Samsung NX20
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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX11, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and NX11 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z9 was released 10 years after the NX11 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z9 grades versus the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Samsung NX11

		

		

			
 Z9 NX11 
IntroducedOctober 2021December 2010More modern by 132 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k614kSharper display (+1475k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Samsung NX11

		

		

			
 Z9 NX11 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z9 offers physical measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z9 and the NX11.
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z9 and NX11 is 51 and 80 respectively.
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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z9 and NX11.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z9 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z9 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The younger Z9 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z9
Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
89
 focusing manually
 fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
73
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
70
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than average (1,340g)
60
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than average in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z9 Sports photography info
Samsung NX11 Sports photography info
91
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (740 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
52
 megapixel count decent (15MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 good battery life (400 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon Z9 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
65
 better than average battery (740 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
 more heavy than average (1,340g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
63
 good battery life (400 shots)
 megapixel count decent (15MP)
 flash built-in
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (499g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography factors
87
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (740 CIPA)
 2 card slots
68
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (400 per charge)
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z9 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX11 Vlogging factors
32
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 includes external microphone support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than average (1,340g)
24
 includes face detection focusing
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic socket
 heavier than average in class (499g)
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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Samsung NX11
 Nikon Z9Samsung NX11
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z9 Samsung NX11
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-10-28 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 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
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 493 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 29 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,089k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 1280x720
Video file format H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1340g (2.95 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 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 740 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18d BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Dual CFexpress Type B slots SD/SDHC
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $5,500 $626