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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
51
Imaging
82
Features
90
Overall
85
Nikon Z9 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Released October 2021
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z9 was announced 7 years later than the NX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z9 grades against the NX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Samsung NX1

 Z9 NX1 
RevealedOctober 2021September 2014More recent by 87 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1036kClearer display (+1053k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Nikon Z9

 NX1 Z9 

Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Samsung NX1

 Z9 NX1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z9 has external measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z9 compared to the NX1.

Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z9 and NX1 is 51 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z9 and NX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z9 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z9 will provide extra detail with its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z9 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z9 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography factors
89
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
MP count high (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z9 Street photography factors
Samsung NX1 Street photography factors
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,340 grams)
74
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than others (550 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z9 Sports photography information
Samsung NX1 Sports photography information
91
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (740 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z9 Travel photography details
Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
65
good battery life (740 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is excellent (46MP)
more heavy than competition (1,340 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
74
lighter than others (550g)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count high (28MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z9
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (740 CIPA)
2 card slots
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count high (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z9 Vlogging features
Samsung NX1 Vlogging features
32
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,340 grams)
34
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
lighter than others (550g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Samsung NX1
 Nikon Z9Samsung NX1
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z9 Samsung NX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-10-28 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-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 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 493 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Total lenses 29 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,089 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
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
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 4096x2160
Video data format H.264, H.265 H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
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 Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 pounds) 550 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 740 pictures 500 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18d BP1900
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual CFexpress Type B slots SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots Dual 1
Price at launch $5,500 $1,500