Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX2000
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Launched August 2018
- Updated by Nikon Z7 II
(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
- Newer Model is Samsung NX3000

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX2000, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and NX2000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

The Z7 was unveiled 4 years after the NX2000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z7 scores versus the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung NX2000
Z7 | NX2000 | |||
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Released | August 2018 | ![]() | November 2013 | More modern by 58 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1152k | Crisper screen (+948k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Nikon Z7
NX2000 | Z7 | |||
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Screen size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX2000
Z7 | NX2000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 offers outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 compared to the NX2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and NX2000 is 62 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and NX2000.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will render greater detail having an extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Z7 | Samsung NX2000 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-08-23 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 15 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3.7 inches |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lb) | 228 gr (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 99 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.3 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 2668 | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 340 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | XQD card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $2,797 | $599 |