Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
- Revealed August 2018
- Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung HZ10W
Z7 | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 113 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1870k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon Z7
HZ10W | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung HZ10W
Z7 | HZ10W | |||
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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).
Check out the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |