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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
68
Overall
64

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX2000, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was released 6 years after the NX2000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z6 II matches up against the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Samsung NX2000

 Z6 II NX2000 
AnnouncedOctober 2020November 2013Newer by 84 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k1152kSharper screen (+948k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Nikon Z6 II

 NX2000 Z6 II 
Screen sizing3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX2000

 Z6 II NX2000 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z6 II versus the NX2000.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and NX2000 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and NX2000.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (228g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography factors
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
61
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography advice
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (25MP)
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition (228g)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
35
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (228 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX2000
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISamsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Samsung NX2000
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2013-11-30
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 surface 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 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 21
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Number of lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
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 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 228 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 908
Other
Battery life 410 images 340 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at launch $1,997 $599