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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung GX-20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and GX-20 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was revealed 12 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z6 II scores versus the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Samsung GX-20

 Z6 II GX-20 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2008More modern by 155 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon Z6 II

 GX-20 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung GX-20

 Z6 II GX-20 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II provides exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II versus the GX-20.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and GX-20 is 61 and 58 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and GX-20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
63
weather proof
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography highlights
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Samsung GX-20
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISamsung GX-20
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Samsung GX-20
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2020-10-14 2008-01-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at 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 Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at launch $1,997 $850