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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z7 and Samsung HZ50W, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and HZ50W (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was released 8 years after the HZ50W which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z7 matches up versus the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Z7 HZ50W 
LaunchedAugust 2018May 2010Newer by 102 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Nikon Z7

 HZ50W Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung HZ50W

 Z7 HZ50W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 against the HZ50W.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and HZ50W is 62 and 70 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and HZ50W.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer Z7 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
87
focusing manually
MP count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
46
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography info
Samsung HZ50W Street photography info
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (330 CIPA)
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count high (46MP)
low battery power (330 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
low battery power (330 CIPA)
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung HZ50W
 Nikon Z7Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Samsung HZ50W
Also referred to as - WB5500
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-08-23 2010-05-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type XQD card SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $2,797 $250