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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX200

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z7 II versus Samsung NX200, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and NX200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was released 8 years after the NX200 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z7 II grades versus the NX200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Samsung NX200

 Z7 II NX200 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2012More modern by 106 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kSharper screen (+1486k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Nikon Z7 II

 NX200 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX200

 Z7 II NX200 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II has physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II versus the NX200.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and NX200 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and NX200.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography info
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Samsung NX200 Street photography information
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
55
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Samsung NX200 Travel photography features
72
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography information
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging advice
Samsung NX200 Vlogging advice
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
34
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX200
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISamsung NX200
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Samsung NX200
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 493 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Number of lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 223g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 420 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $2,997 $818