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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ35W 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
Samsung HZ35W
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Z7 HZ35W 
IntroducedAugust 2018June 2010More recent by 100 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k614kSharper display (+1486k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon Z7

 HZ35W Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung HZ35W

 Z7 HZ35W 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
34
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (46MP)
not so great battery power (330 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Z7Samsung HZ35W
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