Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX20
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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX20 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 Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Released August 2018
- Refreshed by Nikon Z6 II
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Announced April 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX11
- Renewed by Samsung NX30
Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon Z6 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Z6 was brought out 6 years after the NX20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z6 grades versus the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 and Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Samsung NX20
Z6 | NX20 | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | April 2012 | Newer by 78 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 614k | Crisper screen (+1486k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon Z6
NX20 | Z6 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Samsung NX20
Z6 | NX20 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 enjoys external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z6 versus Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z6 against the NX20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and NX20 is 62 and 83 respectively.
Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 and NX20.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 will result in more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Nikon Z6 | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Z6 | Samsung NX20 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-08-23 | 2012-04-20 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | - |
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 | 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 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 15 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
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 (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 data 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lb) | 341 gr (0.75 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 95 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.3 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.3 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 3299 | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 360 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,997 | $1,100 |