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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung MV800 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung MV800, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and MV800 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was unveiled 7 years after the MV800 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z7 scores versus the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung MV800

 Z7 MV800 
IntroducedAugust 2018September 2011More modern by 85 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon Z7

 MV800 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung MV800

 Z7 MV800 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 and the MV800.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and MV800 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and MV800.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will resolve greater detail having an extra 30MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Z7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7
Street photography with Samsung MV800
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (121g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
Samsung MV800 Sports photography features
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
bad battery life (330 per charge)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count great (46MP)
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (121g)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography factors
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery life (330 shots)
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung MV800 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
34
fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Z7Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Samsung MV800
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-08-23 2011-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type XQD card Micro SD
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $2,797 $499