Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX20
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung NX20
Z7 | NX20 | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | April 2012 | More modern by 78 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 614k | Sharper screen (+1486k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon Z7
NX20 | Z7 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX20
Z7 | NX20 | |||
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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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and NX20 is 62 and 83 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Samsung NX20 | |
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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 |