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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon Z6 II versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 7 years after the Galaxy Camera which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z6 II matches up versus the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Z6 II Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2013Newer by 94 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k922kClearer display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon Z6 II

 Galaxy Camera Z6 II 
Display sizing4.8"3.2"Larger display (+1.6")

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Z6 II Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II versus the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and Galaxy Camera is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will give extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Z6 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (410 shots)
49
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-10-14 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Launch price $1,997 $450