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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
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
  • Announced April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was announced 6 years after the NX20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z7 scores against the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung NX20

 Z7 NX20 
AnnouncedAugust 2018April 2012More modern by 78 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kSharper screen (+1486k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon Z7

 NX20 Z7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX20

 Z7 NX20 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 comes with external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 vs the NX20.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and NX20 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and NX20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will deliver extra detail with its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography details
86
you can focus manually
high MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
77
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (341g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Samsung NX20
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
high MP (46 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competition (341g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
78
display is selfie friendly
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition (341g)
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX20
 Nikon Z7Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung NX20
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-08-23 2012-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
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 megapixels 20 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 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Number of lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 675 gr (1.49 lb) 341 gr (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 75
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 12.9
DXO Low light rating 2668 785
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 360 pictures
Form 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 shooting
Storage media XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $2,797 $1,100