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Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
82
Nikon Z8 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Revealed May 2023
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon Z8 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Z8 was brought out 10 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z8 matches up versus the Galaxy NX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

          

          

            
 Z8 Galaxy NX 
RevealedMay 2023June 2013Fresher by 121 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2089k922kCrisper display (+1167k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 Galaxy NX Z8 
Display dimensions4.8"3.20"Larger display (+1.6")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Samsung Galaxy NX

          

          

            
 Z8 Galaxy NX 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z8 offers physical dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z8 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z8 versus the Galaxy NX.
Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and Galaxy NX is 55 and 82 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z8 and Galaxy NX.
Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z8 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z8 will provide extra detail having its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Z8 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

            Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
89
 manual focus
 great MP (46MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
77
 has manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z8
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
72
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 weather proof
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (910g)
68
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 good high ISO (25,600)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z8 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography information
81
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (46MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 has phase detect auto focus
 low max shutter speed (1/s)
 terrible battery (330 per charge)
72
 high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 great battery pack (440 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon Z8
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
61
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 great MP (46MP)
 terrible battery (330 CIPA)
 more heavy than competition in class (910g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
 great battery pack (440 CIPA)
 boasts focus via touch
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z8
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
83
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.20 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proof
 two card slots
 terrible battery (330 CIPA)
73
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 bigger than average screen (4.8")
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (440 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
33
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 has microphone socket
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition in class (910 grams)
34
 built-in touchscreen
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes mic jack
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (495g)
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Nikon Z8 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Nikon Z8Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z8 Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-10 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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, 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 pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Available lenses 46 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.20" 4.8"
Display resolution 2,089 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/6000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 910g (2.01 lbs) 495g (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2548 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 440 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at release $3,999 $1,300