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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and HZ10W (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Z7 was launched 9 years after the HZ10W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z7 grades versus the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung HZ10W

 Z7 HZ10W 
LaunchedAugust 2018May 2009Newer by 113 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon Z7

 HZ10W Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung HZ10W

 Z7 HZ10W 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 features outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z7 versus the HZ10W.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and HZ10W is 62 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will give more detail utilizing its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Z7 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
87
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography info
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (330 per charge)
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
67
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
not so great battery (330 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery (330 shots)
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging info
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Z7Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-08-23 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage XQD card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $2,797 $300