Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ25W

Let's look more closely at the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and HZ25W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was unveiled 8 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z7 matches up against the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 comes with physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 vs the HZ25W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and HZ25W is 62 and 70 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 will offer greater detail having an extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z7 will have a benefit in sensor tech.