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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
68
Overall
64

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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
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
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX3000
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung NX2000

 Z7 NX2000 
ReleasedAugust 2018November 2013More modern by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k1152kCrisper screen (+948k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Nikon Z7

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

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX2000

 Z7 NX2000 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography advice
86
focusing manually
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography features
Samsung NX2000 Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (228g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
low battery pack (330 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery pack (330 shots)
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging info
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
35
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (228 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX2000
 Nikon Z7Samsung NX2000
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