Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Z7 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Revealed | August 2018 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 73 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+2100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon Z7
Galaxy Camera 3G | Z7 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+1.6") |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Z7 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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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).
Examine the Nikon Z7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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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 |