Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX100

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon Z5 versus Samsung NX100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and NX100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was introduced 9 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z5 grades versus the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5 and the NX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and NX100 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and NX100.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z5 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will result in greater detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Z5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.