Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1000

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and NX1000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 was announced 6 years later than the NX1000 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z7 grades against the NX1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 has got physical dimensions 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 NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 vs the NX1000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and NX1000 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and NX1000.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will give more detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.