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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was announced 4 years later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z7 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Z7 Galaxy Camera 2 
RevealedAugust 2018January 2014More recent by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k1037kClearer display (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon Z7

 Galaxy Camera 2 Z7 
Display dimension4.8"3.2"Larger display (+1.6")

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Z7 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 offers external 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z7 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will offer greater detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Z7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
86
has manual focus
fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
67
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
not so great battery power (330 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery power (330 shots)
52
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Z7Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-08-23 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 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, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" 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 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $2,797 $400