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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
68
Overall
64

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon Z7 II versus Samsung NX2000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and NX2000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was launched 6 years after the NX2000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z7 II grades versus the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Samsung NX2000

 Z7 II NX2000 
ReleasedOctober 2020November 2013More modern by 84 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k1152kCrisper screen (+948k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Nikon Z7 II

 NX2000 Z7 II 
Screen size3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX2000

 Z7 II NX2000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II against the NX2000.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and NX2000 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will show more detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
87
manual focus
resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than average (228 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography highlights
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
61
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
72
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than average (228 grams)
has touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
35
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (228 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX2000
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISamsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Samsung NX2000
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2013-11-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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 area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 493 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Available lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
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), 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) 228 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots Two One
Retail price $2,997 $599