Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ35W 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 Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Announced August 2018
- Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Other Name is WB650

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon Z7 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and HZ35W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The Z7 was manufactured 8 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z7 scores vs the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 & Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung HZ35W
Z7 | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 100 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+1486k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon Z7
HZ35W | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung HZ35W
Z7 | HZ35W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 offers external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Nikon Z7 and Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z7 and the HZ35W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and HZ35W is 62 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and HZ35W.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will give you extra detail due to its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Z7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Z7 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also called as | - | WB650 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2018-08-23 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 493 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
Flash options | 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, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | XQD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $2,797 | $300 |