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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z6 II versus Samsung EX2F, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and EX2F (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was introduced 7 years later than the EX2F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z6 II grades vs the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Samsung EX2F

 Z6 II EX2F 
ReleasedOctober 2020December 2012Fresher by 96 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k0kCrisper screen (+2100k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon Z6 II

 EX2F Z6 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung EX2F

 Z6 II EX2F 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II features outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II compared to the EX2F.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and EX2F is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and EX2F.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will produce more detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Z6 II provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
42
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography advice
Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (410 shots)
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
amazing megapixels (25MP)
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
71
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISamsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Samsung EX2F
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-14 2012-12-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.4-2.7
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 4.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at launch $1,997 $478