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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
86
Overall
79
Nikon Z5 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB700, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and WB700 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was revealed 9 years after the WB700 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z5 scores vs the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung WB700

 Z5 WB700 
ReleasedJuly 2020December 2010More modern by 117 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon Z5

 WB700 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Samsung WB700

 Z5 WB700 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 enjoys external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 versus the WB700.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and WB700 is 62 and 98 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and WB700.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will provide greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Z5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Samsung WB700
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors (675 grams)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Sports photography highlights
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (470 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (4.5 fps)
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery life (470 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
heavier than competitors (675g)
display is not selfie friendly
70
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (470 shots)
has dual storage slots
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging details
Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (675g)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Samsung WB700
 Nikon Z5Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z5 Samsung WB700
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-07-20 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 -
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) -
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) -
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at launch $1,399 $300