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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX200

Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX200 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 NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z6 II versus Samsung NX200, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and NX200 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was introduced 8 years later than the NX200 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z6 II scores against the NX200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Samsung NX200

 Z6 II NX200 
AnnouncedOctober 2020February 2012Fresher by 106 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kSharper screen (+1486k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Nikon Z6 II

 NX200 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX200

 Z6 II NX200 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II features outer 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) while the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Nikon Z6 II versus Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z6 II against the NX200.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and NX200 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and NX200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
Samsung NX200 Street photography info
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (223g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography factors
Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
55
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
terrible battery life (410 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (223 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography details
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography details
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery life (410 shots)
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
34
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX200
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISamsung NX200
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Samsung NX200
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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 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
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 273 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 223g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 410 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
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
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $1,997 $818