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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX200
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung NX100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and NX100 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was introduced 8 years after the NX100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z7 scores versus the NX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung NX100

 Z7 NX100 
ReleasedAugust 2018September 2010More modern by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k614kClearer display (+1486k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Nikon Z7

 NX100 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX100

 Z7 NX100 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 features outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 compared to the NX100.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and NX100 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and NX100.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will produce more detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography information
86
manual focus
high resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography features
Samsung NX100 Street photography features
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
76
image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX100 Sports photography factors
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
60
image stabilization
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
high resolution (46MP)
bad battery life (330 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
bad battery life (330 per charge)
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging information
Samsung NX100 Vlogging information
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
31
image stabilization
features face detect focus
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX100
 Nikon Z7Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Samsung NX100
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-08-23 2010-09-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 DRIMe Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Available lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 62
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 10.7
DXO Low light score 2668 563
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 420 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $2,797 $386