Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX100
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung NX100
Z7 | NX100 | |||
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Released | August 2018 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 97 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+1486k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Nikon Z7
NX100 | Z7 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX100
Z7 | NX100 | |||
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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).
Examine the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung NX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Nikon Z7 | Samsung NX100 | |
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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 |