Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX30
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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
- Announced October 2020
- Replaced the Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Old Model is Samsung NX20

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

The Z6 II was announced 6 years after the NX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z6 II scores vs the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Samsung NX30
Z6 II | NX30 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 83 months |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1036k | Sharper display (+1064k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Nikon Z6 II
NX30 | Z6 II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX30
Z6 II | NX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II features outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z6 II and Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II compared to the NX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and NX30 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and NX30.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will render more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z6 II vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Samsung NX30 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2014-01-03 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMeIV |
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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 15 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 lb) | 375g (0.83 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 360 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | Two | One |
Price at release | $1,997 | $699 |