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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Released August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung NX1000

 Z7 NX1000 
RevealedAugust 2018April 2012More recent by 78 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kSharper display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Nikon Z7

 NX1000 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX1000

 Z7 NX1000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
great MP (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography information
Samsung NX1000 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
bad battery (330 CIPA)
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
67
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
great MP (46MP)
bad battery (330 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography information
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery (330 per charge)
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
34
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX1000
 Nikon Z7Samsung NX1000
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Samsung NX1000
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-08-23 2012-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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
Number of lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 72
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 12.4
DXO Low light score 2668 840
Other
Battery life 330 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $2,797 $388