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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung DV150F, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and DV150F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Z7 was manufactured 5 years later than the DV150F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z7 grades versus the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung DV150F

 Z7 DV150F 
IntroducedAugust 2018January 2013Fresher by 69 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Nikon Z7

 DV150F Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung DV150F

 Z7 DV150F 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 has got physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 versus the DV150F.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and DV150F is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 will deliver more detail due to its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Z7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
87
has manual focus
excellent resolution (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
56
lighter than others (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
36
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography details
Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
excellent resolution (46MP)
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (116 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery life (330 shots)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung DV150F
 Nikon Z7Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung DV150F
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-08-23 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
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 area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type XQD card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $2,797 $150