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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was revealed 7 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z7 II matches up against the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 Z7 II Galaxy NX 
RevealedOctober 2020June 2013Fresher by 90 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k922kSharper display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Nikon Z7 II

 Galaxy NX Z7 II 
Display sizing4.8"3.2"Larger display (+1.6")

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung Galaxy NX

 Z7 II Galaxy NX 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys outer 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 Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II vs the Galaxy NX.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and Galaxy NX is 61 and 82 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and Galaxy NX.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will give greater detail because of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
88
has manual focus
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (440 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great megapixels (46MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
great battery (440 shots)
includes touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
34
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Samsung Galaxy NX
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
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 46MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Samsung NX
Total lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 495 gr (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 440 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at launch $2,997 $1,300