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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX10

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX11
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX10 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and NX10 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was brought out 10 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z7 II scores against the NX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Samsung NX10

 Z7 II NX10 
ReleasedOctober 2020April 2010Fresher by 129 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kCrisper screen (+1486k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Nikon Z7 II

 NX10 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX10

 Z7 II NX10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II compared to the NX10.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and NX10 is 61 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and NX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with greater detail having its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography features
88
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography features
Samsung NX10 Sports photography features
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
52
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography factors
Samsung NX10 Travel photography factors
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (499g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography highlights
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
Vlogging with Samsung NX10
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
24
offers face detection focusing
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX10
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISamsung NX10
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Samsung NX10
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2010-04-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Number of lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 grams (1.55 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life 420 images 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC
Card slots Two Single
Retail price $2,997 $626