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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX1000 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon Z6 II versus Samsung NX1000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and NX1000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 8 years later than the NX1000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z6 II grades versus the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Samsung NX1000

 Z6 II NX1000 
AnnouncedOctober 2020April 2012Fresher by 104 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kClearer display (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Nikon Z6 II

 NX1000 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX1000

 Z6 II NX1000 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II comes with physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z6 II against the NX1000.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and NX1000 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and NX1000.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Z6 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography features
86
focusing manually
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
Samsung NX1000 Street photography details
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (410 shots)
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography highlights
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (410 shots)
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging details
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
34
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX1000
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISamsung NX1000
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Samsung NX1000
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2012-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 273 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch price $1,997 $388