Samsung NX11 vs Nikon Z50

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Samsung NX11 vs Nikon Z50

APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX11 Review.

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Nikon Z50 Review.
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Differences

Samsung NX11 advantages over Nikon Z50

Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 vs 4.22 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
39 mm vs 60 mm
Thinner
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Nikon Z50 advantages over Samsung NX11

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 720p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1037k vs 614k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More viewfinder magnification
0.68x vs 0.57x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
20.9 vs 14.6 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Samsung NX11.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon Z50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Nikon Z50 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro1

Samsung NX11

Fujifilm X-Pro1

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-Pro1

$790
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$499
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Samsung NX11

Sony NEX-6

$649
APS-C

Less expensive

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-6

Nikon Z50

Sony NEX-6

$790
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$549
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX11

Fujifilm X-A1

$649
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-A1

$790
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$450
APS-C

Thinner
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Samsung NX11

Canon EOS M50

$649
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Canon EOS M50

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M50

$790
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Samsung NX11

Fujifilm X-S10

$649
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$949
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-S10

$790
APS-C

Less expensive
Wider angle kit lens

$949
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-S10

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