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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon Z7 and Samsung EX2F, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and EX2F (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was revealed 5 years later than the EX2F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z7 matches up against the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung EX2F

 Z7 EX2F 
RevealedAugust 2018December 2012Fresher by 70 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k0kClearer display (+2100k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon Z7

 EX2F Z7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung EX2F

 Z7 EX2F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 has got outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 vs the EX2F.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and EX2F is 62 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and EX2F.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 will result in greater detail because of its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Z7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
MP count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (330 shots)
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography details
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
71
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (294g)
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung EX2F
 Nikon Z7Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung EX2F
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-08-23 2012-12-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.4-2.7
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
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, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 99 48
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 11.5
DXO Low light rating 2668 209
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $2,797 $478