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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and NX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was manufactured 3 years later than the NX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z7 grades versus the NX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung NX1

 Z7 NX1 
ReleasedAugust 2018September 2014More recent by 48 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1036kClearer screen (+1064k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Nikon Z7

 NX1 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX1

 Z7 NX1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 provides outer 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) while the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 compared to the NX1.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and NX1 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and NX1.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will offer more detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
87
focusing manually
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
high MP (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Samsung NX1 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
74
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than average (550 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (330 per charge)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high MP (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography details
Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
low battery life (330 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
74
lighter than average (550 grams)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
high MP (28MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery life (330 per charge)
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
high MP (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
lighter than average (550 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX1
 Nikon Z7Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Samsung NX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 493 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 83
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 13.2
DXO Low light score 2668 1363
Other
Battery life 330 photos 500 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $2,797 $1,500