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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was brought out 8 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z7 matches up against the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung NX5

 Z7 NX5 
ReleasedAugust 2018June 2010More recent by 101 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Nikon Z7

 NX5 Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX5

 Z7 NX5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 offers physical 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) and the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX5 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 depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 versus the NX5.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and NX5 is 62 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and NX5.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 will deliver extra detail having its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Z7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography features
86
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
52
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography features
Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
bad battery pack (330 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
great battery power (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX5 Vlogging advice
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
24
has face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung NX5
 Nikon Z7Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Samsung NX5
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2010-06-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Total lenses 15 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $2,797 $499