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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX1

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX1 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon Z7 II versus Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 6 years after the NX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z7 II grades versus the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Samsung NX1

 Z7 II NX1 
ReleasedOctober 2020September 2014Newer by 75 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1036kSharper display (+1064k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Nikon Z7 II

 NX1 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX1

 Z7 II NX1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II features outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II versus the NX1.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and NX1 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and NX1.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver greater detail due to its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
88
you can focus manually
MP count great (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
Samsung NX1 Street photography features
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
74
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography details
Samsung NX1 Sports photography details
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
72
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count great (46 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than average in class (550g)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count great (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography information
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count great (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
Samsung NX1 Vlogging features
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
34
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX1
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISamsung NX1
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Samsung NX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 46 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Number of lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 500 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots Two 1
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