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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Launched August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was brought out 5 years after the Galaxy NX which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z7 grades against the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 Z7 Galaxy NX 
AnnouncedAugust 2018June 2013More modern by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k922kCrisper screen (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Nikon Z7

 Galaxy NX Z7 
Screen dimension4.8"3.2"Bigger screen (+1.6")

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 Z7 Galaxy NX 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 provides physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 versus the Galaxy NX.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and Galaxy NX is 62 and 82 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will give extra detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z7 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
87
has manual focus
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (330 shots)
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography advice
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery life (330 shots)
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
34
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (495g)
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Nikon Z7Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Samsung Galaxy NX
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-08-23 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 46MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Total lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 4.8"
Display resolution 2,100k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 495 gr (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 440 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $2,797 $1,300