Nikon Z7 vs Samsung DV300F

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z7 and Samsung DV300F, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and DV300F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was unveiled 6 years later than the DV300F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z7 grades against the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 and Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 comes with outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 and Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 compared to the DV300F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and DV300F is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and DV300F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will resolve greater detail having an extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.