Nikon Z9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
Portability
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
85
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
85
Portability
82 Imaging
63 Features
76 Overall
68
82 Imaging
63 Features
76 Overall
68
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
- Introduced October 2021
Samsung Galaxy NX
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary Nikon Z9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Z9 was announced 8 years after the Galaxy NX which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z9 matches up against the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z9 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z9 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| Z9 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2021 |  | June 2013 | Newer by 102 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 2089k |  | 922k | Sharper screen (+1167k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Nikon Z9
| Galaxy NX | Z9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 4.8" |  | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+1.6") |
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Samsung Galaxy NX
| Z9 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z9 features physical measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
See the Nikon Z9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z9 and the Galaxy NX.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z9 and Galaxy NX is 51 and 82 respectively.
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z9 and Galaxy NX.
Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z9 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z9 will give greater detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Z9 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography info
has manual focus
MP count high (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Nikon Z9 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography details
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (1,340 grams)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Nikon Z9 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (740 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z9 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
better than average battery (740 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count high (46 megapixels)
more heavy than average in class (1,340g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
good battery (440 per charge)
features touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Nikon Z9
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (740 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Nikon Z9
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,340 grams)
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (495 grams)
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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
| Nikon Z9 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Z9 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2021-10-28 | 2013-06-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | Stacked 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 32 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 493 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 29 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 4.8 inch |
| Resolution of display | 2,089 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | HD TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 900s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/6000s |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/180s |
| 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 | 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 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | Built-in | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1340 grams (2.95 pounds) | 495 grams (1.09 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 740 photos | 440 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL18d | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Dual CFexpress Type B slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Retail cost | $5,500 | $1,300 |
