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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon Z6 II versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 7 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z6 II grades versus the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 Z6 II Galaxy NX 
LaunchedOctober 2020June 2013Fresher by 90 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k922kSharper screen (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Nikon Z6 II

 Galaxy NX Z6 II 
Screen dimensions4.8"3.2"Bigger screen (+1.6")

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung Galaxy NX

 Z6 II Galaxy NX 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II features physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II and the Galaxy NX.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and Galaxy NX is 61 and 82 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will render more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
86
focusing manually
megapixel count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (410 shots)
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography info
66
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
bad battery life (410 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
good battery power (440 CIPA)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (495 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography factors
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging information
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
34
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2013-06-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 495g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 440 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Retail pricing $1,997 $1,300