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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX10

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX11
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and NX10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was brought out 10 years after the NX10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z6 II grades versus the NX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Samsung NX10

 Z6 II NX10 
ReleasedOctober 2020April 2010More modern by 129 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k614kCrisper display (+1486k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Nikon Z6 II

 NX10 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX10

 Z6 II NX10 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z6 II vs the NX10.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and NX10 is 61 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and NX10.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will show extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
86
has manual focus
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
Samsung NX10 Street photography information
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
bad battery (410 shots)
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
63
great battery power (400 CIPA)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (410 shots)
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Samsung NX10 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
24
features face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX10
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISamsung NX10
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Samsung NX10
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2010-04-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Total lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $1,997 $626