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Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
55
Imaging
82
Features
83
Overall
82
Nikon Z8 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released May 2023
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z8 and Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z8 was released 8 years after the NX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z8 matches up against the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Samsung NX1

 Z8 NX1 
LaunchedMay 2023September 2014More modern by 106 months
Display size3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1036kClearer display (+1053k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Nikon Z8

 NX1 Z8 

Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Samsung NX1

 Z8 NX1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z8 provides outside dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z8 versus the NX1.

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and NX1 is 55 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z8 and NX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z8 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z8 will show more detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Z8 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z8 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography highlights
89
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average in class (910g)
74
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition (550 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z8
Sports photography with Samsung NX1
81
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low max shutter speed (1/s)
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z8 Travel photography details
Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
61
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
heavier than average in class (910g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competition (550g)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z8 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.20 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z8 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (910 grams)
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Samsung NX1
 Nikon Z8Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z8 Samsung NX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-10 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-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 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Available lenses 46 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.20 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,089k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 7680x4320 4096x2160
Video data format H.264, H.265 H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 910g (2.01 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 98 83
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 13.2
DXO Low light rating 2548 1363
Other
Battery life 330 photos 500 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c BP1900
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $3,999 $1,500