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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX20

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX20 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
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
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX20 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 8 years later than the NX20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z7 II grades against the NX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Samsung NX20

 Z7 II NX20 
RevealedOctober 2020April 2012Fresher by 104 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kCrisper screen (+1486k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon Z7 II

 NX20 Z7 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX20

 Z7 II NX20 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II comes with physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II and the NX20.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and NX20 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and NX20.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will offer more detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Samsung NX20 Travel photography details
72
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography info
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Samsung NX20 Vlogging information
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
78
display is selfie friendly
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX20
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISamsung NX20
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Samsung NX20
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2012-04-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 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 8.0 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 11.00 m
Flash settings 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
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 341 grams (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at release $2,997 $1,100