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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Announced August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX300, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and NX300 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The Z7 was unveiled 4 years after the NX300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z7 grades versus the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung NX300

 Z7 NX300 
ReleasedAugust 2018November 2013More modern by 58 months
Display resolution2100k768kSharper display (+1332k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Nikon Z7

 NX300 Z7 
Display size3.3"3.2"Larger display (+0.1")

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX300

 Z7 NX300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 has got exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z7 vs the NX300.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and NX300 is 62 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and NX300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will offer more detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z7 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography details
Samsung NX300 Street photography details
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography details
Samsung NX300 Sports photography details
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX300 Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
67
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography highlights
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Samsung NX300
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
33
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX300
 Nikon Z7Samsung NX300
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Samsung NX300
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-08-23 2013-11-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 DRIMe IV
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
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 247
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 76
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 12.7
DXO Low light rating 2668 942
Other
Battery life 330 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $2,797 $750