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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX210, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and NX210 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 was released 6 years after the NX210 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z7 matches up against the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung NX210

 Z7 NX210 
AnnouncedAugust 2018August 2012More modern by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kSharper screen (+1486k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Nikon Z7

 NX210 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX210

 Z7 NX210 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 has exterior 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 NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z7 and the NX210.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and NX210 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and NX210.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Z7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
MP count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography features
Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count fantastic (46MP)
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than average (222g)
good resolution (20MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery life (330 shots)
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
34
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX210
 Nikon Z7Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung NX210
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2012-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 46 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 493 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Available lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 71
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 12.5
DXO Low light rating 2668 719
Other
Battery life 330 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
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/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $2,797 $625