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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is pretty comparable but the Z5 (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was launched 5 years later than the NX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z5 scores versus the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung NX1

 Z5 NX1 
AnnouncedJuly 2020September 2014Fresher by 72 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k1036kSharper screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Nikon Z5

 NX1 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Samsung NX1

 Z5 NX1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5 compared to the NX1.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and NX1 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and NX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Z5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography info
85
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
80
focusing manually
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography info
Samsung NX1 Street photography info
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
74
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (550g)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (470 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.5 frames/s)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography info
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count high (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging features
Samsung NX1 Vlogging features
34
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
34
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (550g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Samsung NX1
 Nikon Z5Samsung NX1
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z5 Samsung NX1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-20 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Available lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 470 images 500 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c BP1900
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail cost $1,399 $1,500