Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX5
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- 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
- Announced October 2020
- Succeeded the Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced June 2010

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX5 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Nikon Z7 II versus Samsung NX5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The Z7 II was brought out 10 years after the NX5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z7 II grades vs the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Samsung NX5
Z7 II | NX5 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 127 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1870k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Nikon Z7 II
NX5 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX5
Z7 II | NX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II comes with exterior 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 NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z7 II versus Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II against the NX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and NX5 is 61 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and NX5.
To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer more detail having its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Samsung NX5 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2010-06-01 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 15 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 lbs) | 499g (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 shots | 400 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail cost | $2,997 | $499 |