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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX20

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX20 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Later Model is Samsung NX30
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 8 years after the NX20 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z6 II matches up versus the NX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Samsung NX20

 Z6 II NX20 
LaunchedOctober 2020April 2012More modern by 104 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k614kSharper display (+1486k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon Z6 II

 NX20 Z6 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX20

 Z6 II NX20 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II vs the NX20.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and NX20 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and NX20.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will give you greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography information
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography information
86
manual focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
Samsung NX20 Sports photography details
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
amazing megapixels (25MP)
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competitors (341g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging information
Samsung NX20 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
78
selfie friendly display
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX20
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISamsung NX20
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Samsung NX20
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2012-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 273 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Available lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 341 grams (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 410 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Price at launch $1,997 $1,100