Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX100

Here, we are looking at the Nikon Z6 II versus Samsung NX100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and NX100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 10 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z6 II matches up versus the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II compared to the NX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and NX100 is 61 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and NX100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.