Nikon D7500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon D7500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the D7500 (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The D7500 was brought out 3 years later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D7500 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D7500 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D7500 offers external dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D7500 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D7500 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 60 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D7500 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D7500 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D7500 will offer you extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger D7500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.