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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z6 II
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z6 and Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 was announced 5 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z6 grades versus the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 Z6 Galaxy NX 
ReleasedAugust 2018June 2013More recent by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Nikon Z6

 Galaxy NX Z6 
Display dimension4.8"3.2"Larger display (+1.6")

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 Z6 Galaxy NX 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 features external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 and Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z6 compared to the Galaxy NX.

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and Galaxy NX is 62 and 82 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z6 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 will produce extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger Z6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
85
manual focus
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography features
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography highlights
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
low battery life (330 per charge)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (440 shots)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
excellent resolution (25MP)
low battery life (330 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
good battery life (440 per charge)
includes focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (495 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
low battery life (330 CIPA)
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging features
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
34
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than average (495 grams)
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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Nikon Z6Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z6 Samsung Galaxy NX
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-08-23 2013-06-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 DRIMe IV
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Samsung NX
Available lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 495g (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 3299 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 440 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,997 $1,300