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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Announced August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was announced 6 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z7 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Z7 Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedAugust 2018August 2012Newer by 73 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k0kCrisper screen (+2100k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon Z7

 Galaxy Camera 3G Z7 
Screen dimensions4.8"3.2"Bigger screen (+1.6")

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Z7 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 features 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 62 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will deliver more detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger Z7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
86
manual focus
sensor resolution is high (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery life (330 shots)
47
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
36
really wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Nikon Z7Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-08-23 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 -
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage XQD card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $2,797 $606