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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Updated by Samsung GX-20
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung GX-10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and GX-10 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was introduced 12 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z7 matches up versus the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung GX-10

 Z7 GX-10 
IntroducedAugust 2018September 2006Fresher by 146 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k210kSharper display (+1890k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Nikon Z7

 GX-10 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung GX-10

 Z7 GX-10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 enjoys physical 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 GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 versus the GX-10.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and GX-10 is 62 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and GX-10.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will offer extra detail using its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z7 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography details
87
manual focus
high megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography details
Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography info
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
high megapixels (46MP)
bad battery life (330 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
49
weather proofing
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery life (330 shots)
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung GX-10
 Nikon Z7Samsung GX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Samsung GX-10
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2018-08-23 2006-09-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 493 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 793g (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage XQD card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $2,797 $850