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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
60
Overall
47

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was launched 6 years after the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z7 II grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Z7 II Galaxy Camera 2 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2014Newer by 83 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k1037kCrisper screen (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon Z7 II

 Galaxy Camera 2 Z7 II 
Screen size4.8"3.2"Bigger screen (+1.6")

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Z7 II Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II features external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 II vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and Galaxy Camera 2 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will result in more detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
87
you can focus manually
great megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (283g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
72
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
72
good battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competitors (283g)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competitors (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-10-14 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 493 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 4.8"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 420 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Two One
Pricing at release $2,997 $400