Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung GX-1S

The following is a complete review of the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung GX-1S, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was revealed 14 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z7 II matches up versus the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Samsung GX-1S. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II comes with exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II and the GX-1S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and GX-1S is 61 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will result in more detail because of its extra 40MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.