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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(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
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Samsung NX20

 Z6 NX20 
AnnouncedAugust 2018April 2012Newer by 78 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kCrisper screen (+1486k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon Z6

 NX20 Z6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Samsung NX20

 Z6 NX20 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and NX20 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography information
85
manual focus
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 Street photography details
Samsung NX20 Street photography details
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (341g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 Sports photography info
Samsung NX20 Sports photography info
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 Travel photography details
Samsung NX20 Travel photography details
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competitors in class (341g)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography details
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 Vlogging features
Samsung NX20 Vlogging features
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
78
selfie friendly screen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Samsung NX20
 Nikon Z6Samsung NX20
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