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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung DV300F, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and DV300F (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was launched 8 years later than the DV300F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z7 II matches up versus the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Samsung DV300F

 Z7 II DV300F 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2012More recent by 107 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Nikon Z7 II

 DV300F Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung DV300F

 Z7 II DV300F 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II has outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II against the DV300F.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and DV300F is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and DV300F.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
88
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
72
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (133g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Samsung DV300F
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISamsung DV300F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Samsung DV300F
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2012-01-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.10 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 420 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Two One
Launch cost $2,997 $200