Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX3000

Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and NX3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was introduced 4 years later than the NX3000 and that is quite a serious gap 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 NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z7 matches up versus the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 provides exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 against the NX3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and NX3000 is 62 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and NX3000.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 will deliver more detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z7 should have an advantage in sensor technology.