Nikon Z6 vs Samsung NX5

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon Z6 versus Samsung NX5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 was revealed 8 years after the NX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z6 grades versus the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z6 and the NX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 and NX5 is 62 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 and NX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.