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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z6 II
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the Z6 (25MP) and the NX1 (28MP) is relatively similar but the Z6 (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 was unveiled 3 years after the NX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z6 scores against the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Samsung NX1

 Z6 NX1 
IntroducedAugust 2018September 2014More modern by 48 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1036kSharper screen (+1064k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Nikon Z6

 NX1 Z6 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Samsung NX1

 Z6 NX1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 provides physical 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 NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z6 and the NX1.

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 and NX1 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 and NX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX1 will offer extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Z6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
85
you can focus manually
high MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
80
has manual focus
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition (550 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6
Sports photography with Samsung NX1
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography info
Samsung NX1 Travel photography info
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
high MP (25MP)
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
fantastic MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
34
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competition (550g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Samsung NX1
 Nikon Z6Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z6 Samsung NX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-08-23 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 28 megapixel
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 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Number of lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 83
DXO Color Depth rating 25.3 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 13.2
DXO Low light rating 3299 1363
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 500 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,997 $1,500