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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84
Nikon Z9 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
65

Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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 NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX11
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX30
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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and NX20 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Z9 was brought out 9 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z9 matches up versus the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Samsung NX20

					

					

						
 Z9 NX20 
RevealedOctober 2021April 2012Fresher by 116 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k614kCrisper display (+1475k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon Z9

					

					

						
 NX20 Z9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Samsung NX20

					

					

						
 Z9 NX20 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z9 comes with outer measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
See the Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z9 versus the NX20.
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z9 and NX20 is 51 and 83 respectively.
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z9 and NX20.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z9 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z9 will show greater detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z9 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

						Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography factors
88
 manual focus
 MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
76
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
70
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 weather proof
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
77
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competitors (341 grams)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z9
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
90
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
60
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 no image stabilization
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z9 Travel photography details
Samsung NX20 Travel photography details
65
 better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 MP count amazing (46MP)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
77
 lighter than competitors (341g)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z9
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
87
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (740 per charge)
 two card slots
70
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 no image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z9 Vlogging information
Samsung NX20 Vlogging information
32
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 does have microphone socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 comes with face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes mic port
 lighter than competitors (341 grams)
 no image stabilization
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Nikon Z9 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Samsung NX20
 Nikon Z9Samsung NX20
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z9 Samsung NX20
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2021-10-28 2012-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 493 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Available lenses 29 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,089k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
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    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1340 grams (2.95 pounds) 341 grams (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 740 shots 360 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18d BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual CFexpress Type B slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Pricing at release $5,500 $1,100