Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX20

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z5 and Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was unveiled 8 years after the NX20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z5 grades against the NX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Samsung NX20. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 provides external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 and Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5 vs the NX20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and NX20 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and NX20.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Z5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.